Description
Crock Pot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep on busy days. This hearty dish combines tender beef, savory vegetables, and a rich flavor that develops beautifully during slow cooking. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can create a warming stew that will delight your taste buds and bring everyone to the table. The combination of onion soup mix and cream of celery soup adds depth to this classic recipe. Whether served over rice or with crusty bread, each comforting bowl is sure to warm your heart.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 5 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 to 3 cups baby carrots
- 1 small yellow onion, chopped
- 2 cans cream of celery soup
- 1 cup ketchup
- 2 packages dry onion soup mix
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- In a large plastic bag, combine dry onion soup mix and paprika; add beef stew meat and shake until coated.
- Spread the coated meat in a greased crock pot; layer with potatoes, carrots, and onion.
- In a bowl, mix cream of celery soup with ketchup; pour over the ingredients in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours until meat and vegetables are tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 850mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added depth of flavor, consider browning the beef before adding it to the crock pot. Customize with your favorite vegetables or herbs for a personalized touch.