Perfect Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe

Name: Perfect Crock Pot Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 tablespoons olive oil; 3 lbs beef stew meat; 2 1/2 cups onions, chopped; 1/3 cup leek, chopped fine; 1 cup red wine; 1 cup beef broth; 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes; 3 medium carrots, chopped; 2 large yukon gold potatoes or 2 large red potatoes, diced; 1/4 cup hoisin sauce; 1/3 cup water; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 teaspoon dried basil (1/3 c. chopped fresh); 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 bay leaves; 3 garlic cloves, diced; 1 cup cremini mushroom, sliced; 1 tablespoon cornstarch, to thicken sauce if needed; 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

Servings: persons

4 tablespoons olive oil
3 lbs beef stew meat
2 1/2 cups onions, chopped
1/3 cup leek, chopped fine
1 cup red wine
1 cup beef broth
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes
3 medium carrots, chopped
2 large yukon gold potatoes or 2 large red potatoes, diced
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1/3 cup water
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 teaspoon dried basil (1/3 c. chopped fresh)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
3 garlic cloves, diced
1 cup cremini mushroom, sliced
1 tablespoon cornstarch, to thicken sauce if needed
3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

1
Heat 2 TBSPs oil in large skillet, season meat with salt and pepper, stir meat in oil until slightly browned.
2
Transfer meat into crock-pot and add onions and 2 TBSPs oil to skillet, reduce heat to medium-saute onions until golden brown, mix with meat.
3
Saute leeks briefly in skillet and add to meat and onions in crock pot.
4
Add wine, tomatoes with juices, garlic, herbs, hoisin sauce, water, and bay leaves.
5
Simmer for 4-5 hours on low setting, or 2 on high.
6
Add carrots and potatoes and beef broth. Cook another 2 hours.
7
Add mushrooms. Cook for final hour on low setting.
8
Uncover, increase heat, stir until thickened-add cornstarch if necessary. Discard bay leaves.
9
Sprinkle with parsley and serve.

1260

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Fat

Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 tablespoons olive oil, 3 lbs beef stew meat, 2 1/2 cups onions, chopped, 1/3 cup leek, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Perfect Crock Pot Beef Stew falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Perfect Crock Pot Beef Stew

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Variations & substitutions

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