Beef stew is a classic comfort and timeless recipe that really never gets old. It’s so basic that it wasn’t a recipe I ever intended to bring to you on my blog. But sometimes simple recipes are the best kind and making this in the crock pot takes all the stress from a busy day knowing it’s waiting for you at home.

While I’ve made this recipe a million times, really my mom’s recipe, we’ve always used the pressure cooker. My grandmother and mother taught me how to use it which never made me afraid of using one. I have a couple of recipes here on the blog using my pressure cooker and even a video on how to use it on youtube. Unfortunately it’s not a household kitchen appliance many will buy and most feel safer just avoiding it altogether. Hence this recipe, made many times in my pressure cooker, now made for the crock pot instead.

The biggest issue I’ve always had with crock pot recipes is food that does not come out tender or moist. My perfectionism is evident in my recipes as I will not bring you anything that doesn’t come out moist, tender and fantastic. If you’ve had one or two crock pot flops like me then you know trusting again can be hard, but it’s all about the recipe and timing. YOU CAN TRUST YOUR CROCK POT AGAIN after this recipe I promise you that!

When I was recently enjoying this as left overs in the teachers lounge of our homeschool co op, everyone was asking what the insanely delicious smell was. No one had heated anything else up in the microwave as I had so it had to be my beef stew. I asked on FaceBook if you all really wanted the recipe because I just thought everyone, everywhere knows how to make beef stew. But you all did, so here it is!

Even my children ate their vegetables in this recipe, and that says it all, don’t you think?

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Crock Pot Beef Stew

Prep Time 10 minutes minutes

Cook Time 8 hours hours

Total Time 8 hours hours 10 minutes minutes

Servings 10

Calories 362kcal

Author Brenda Bennett |Sugar-Free Mom

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck chunks
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1 teaspoon garlic
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 cups diced carrots
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 4 cups chopped potatoes
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• 1/2 cup frozen peas
• 1 tablespoon fresh chopped parsley

Instructions

• Heat oil and garlic in a large saute pan add meat once garlic is fragrant.
• Brown meat and season with salt and pepper.
• Add meat and all other ingredients except the peas to the crock pot.
• Cook on high for 7 1/2 hours then add peas and cook another 30 minutes.
• Top with fresh parsley to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 362kcal | Carbohydrates: 18.9g | Protein: 29.8g | Fat: 18.2g | Saturated Fat: 6.4g | Cholesterol: 91mg | Sodium: 700mg | Fiber: 2.2g | Sugar: 3.5g

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A hearty beef stew that tastes like its been simmering on the stove all day made in less than 30 minutes?!!

I kid you not friends!

It is possible using a pressure cooker! But whether you have one or not you can still make this traditional family favorite at home. Either way it’s cooked, it will be sure to please! Directions are included for cooking on the stove below. 🙂

Learning how to use a pressure cooker doesn’t have to be intimidating and is worth every penny if you purchase one. Saves you so much time in the kitchen. I grew up helping my grandmother and mom making all sorts of recipes in the pressure cooker so I was never afraid of it. I even posted a video of How To use one so you don’t have to be afraid of using one either. The new versions are so safe and really effortless!

The only thing you need to do is gather your ingredients and start timing! 😉

Quick & Hearty Beef Stew

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Ingredients

• 2 pounds Boneless Beef Chuck Roast, chunks
• 2 tablespoons oil
• 1-1/2 cup water*
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 medium onion, sliced or 1 cup
• 4 large carrots, cut in thirds
• 4 medium potatoes, quartered
• optional: fresh parsley, chopped

* Water can be replaced with beef broth if you choose.

Directions

Heat oil in your pressure cooker then brown meat. Once browned add water, garlic, salt and pepper. Close lid and bring to pressure. Cook for 20 minutes and release pressure. Add onion, carrots and potatoes. Close lid and bring to pressure. Cook for 5 minutes then release pressure. Carefully remove lid away from face. Divide among serving bowls and add fresh parsley if desired.

TO MAKE THIS ON THE STOVE:

Using a Dutch Oven heat your oil then brown your meat. Increase water to 2 cups and add it to your pot along with seasonings. Bring to a boil then cover and simmer for an hour. Add onion, carrots and potatoes and continue to simmer, covered, for 30 minutes or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Info

Servings: 12 cups* Calories per cup: 253* Fat: 14g* Cholesterol: 50mg* Sodium: 66mg* Carbs: 16g* Fiber: 2g* Sugar: 2g* Protein: 16g* Points+: 5*

Other recipes you might like:

• Chicken Cacciatore in the pressure cooker
• Crock Pot Beef Burgundy
• Crock Pot White Chicken Chili
• Beef Orzo Spinach Soup

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