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Pioneer Woman’s Crockpot Beef Stew

Pioneer Woman’s Crockpot Beef Stew: Cozy Comfort in a Bowl

Pioneer Woman’s Crockpot Beef Stew is a heartwarming dish that combines simple ingredients into a rich, comforting feast perfect for busy nights.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 lbs Beef Chuck cut into 1-2 inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil for browning the beef
  • 1 tbsp Salt to season beef
  • 1 tbsp Pepper to season beef
  • 4 cups Beef Broth can substitute with vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp Tomato Paste for thickening the stew
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tbsp Balsamic Vinegar
  • 1 tbsp Thyme fresh or dried
  • 3 cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 large Yellow Onion diced
  • 4 medium Carrots sliced
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold Potatoes cubed
  • 2 tbsp Flour for thickening
  • 1 cup Frozen Peas added towards the end

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • large skillet
  • Cutting Board
  • Knife
  • measuring cups
  • measuring spoons

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by cutting the beef chuck into bite-sized cubes, season with salt and pepper. Chop the onion, slice the carrots, and cube the potatoes. Mince the garlic.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil and brown the beef cubes on all sides for 3-4 minutes.
  3. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker. Add chopped vegetables and garlic, mixing gently.
  4. Mix beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and thyme in a bowl. Pour over the beef and vegetables.
  5. Sprinkle flour over the mixture in the slow cooker. Stir well to incorporate.
  6. Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  7. 30 minutes before serving, add frozen peas and stir gently to combine.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 40gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 850mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

For best flavor, sear the beef. You can adjust the thickness of the stew by adding broth or water when reheating. Customize with your choice of vegetables or herbs.

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