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Wholesome Crockpot Beef Stew

Wholesome Crockpot Beef Stew
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Wholesome Crockpot Beef Stew is your go-to comfort food for busy weeknights, offering a hearty meal that practically makes itself. This savory stew combines tender beef with an array of colorful vegetables, all simmered to perfection in your crockpot. With minimal prep required, simply toss in the ingredients and let the magic happen. The result is a rich, flavorful dish that brings family and friends together around the table. Perfect for meal prep, this stew also tastes even better the next day, ensuring you have delicious leftovers to enjoy. Gather your loved ones and indulge in this warm hug in a bowl—you won’t regret it!

Ingredients

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  • 2 ½ pounds stew meat
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic salt
  • ½ teaspoon celery salt
  • ¼ cup flour
  • 3–6 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 tablespoons chilled butter (split)
  • 2 cups chopped yellow onions
  • 4 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 cup apple vinegar
  • 4 cups beef stock
  • 2 beef bouillon cubes
  • 3 tablespoons tomato concentrate
  • 5 medium carrots, chopped into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 pound baby Yukon Gold potatoes, halved or quartered
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 rosemary sprig
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • ¼ cup cold water mixed with 3 tablespoons corn starch (optional)
  • 2–3 drops gravy master (optional)

Instructions

  1. Season stew meat with black pepper, garlic salt, celery salt, and coat with flour.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear meat until browned on all sides.
  3. In the same skillet, add chilled butter and sauté onions until translucent; stir in minced garlic.
  4. Transfer meat, onions, and garlic to the crockpot along with apple vinegar, beef stock, bouillon cubes, tomato concentrate, carrots, potatoes, bay leaves, and rosemary.
  5. Cook on low heat for approximately 210 minutes (3.5 hours).
  6. Stir in frozen peas about 30 minutes before serving; mix corn starch with cold water if a thicker stew is desired.

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