This easy overnight beef stew recipe uses a slow cooker or crockpot to make an easy dinner or lunch meal for the family. It’s a hearty dish filled with tender beef chunks and vegetables that’s drenched in a thick, seasoned beef broth. The broth is seasoned with oregano, rosemary, garlic, bay leaf, salt and black pepper. Try adding in dried thyme as well for a bit of earthy and peppery flavor. Pair this tasty slow cooker beef stew with some herb roasted potatoes.
When making this crockpot beef stew dish, sear or brown the meat first to add flavor. Then, leave the vegetables and beef in a slow cooker overnight to really blend the flavors together. The longer the cooking time, the more explosive the flavors become!
Lastly, to thicken the stew, you can add a bit more flour or cornstarch. Alternatively, slowly stir in ¼ cup water for a thinner and smoother broth. You can also use fresh tomatoes or canned stewed tomatoes for this recipe. Either way, it will taste just as delicious!
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How To Make Easy Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This easy overnight beef stew recipe lets you wake to a delicious meal of tender beef, tomatoes, carrots, celery, and onions drenched in a rich thick broth. Serve alongside your favorite side dishes!
Ingredients
- 3 lb bottom chuck roast, or beef chuck-eye, or top blade, trimmed
- 28 oz tomatoes, (1 can), diced or crushed
- 2 cups pale ale beer, or any beer of your choice
- 1 cup yellow onions, or red onions, diced large
- 4 oz carrots, or baby carrots, diced large
- 4 oz celery, diced large
- ⅓ cup all purpose flour
- ¼ cup vegetable oil
- 1 tbsp salt, plus more to taste
- ½ tbsp ground black pepper, plus more to taste
- 2 tsp dried oregano
- 2 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
To Serve:
- 1 cup fries, or potatoes done to your preference
- ¼ tsp green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a small bowl, combine the flour, 1 tablespoon of salt, and ½ tablespoon of ground black pepper. Mix until evenly incorporated, then dust the beef to coat evenly on all sides.
- Heat up a skillet with oil over medium-high heat, then sear the beef until golden brown on all sides. Transfer the beef into your slow cooker.
- Add the rest of the ingredients, cover, and let it cook on a Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on a High setting for 5 to 6 hours.
- Once cooked, season with salt and pepper to taste and adjust accordingly.
- Serve with potatoes of your choice and garnish with green onions.
Nutrition
- Sugar: 7g
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- Calcium: 66mg
- Calories: 382kcal
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fat: 12g
- Fiber: 6g
- Iron: 2mg
- Monounsaturated Fat: 4g
- Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g
- Potassium: 793mg
- Protein: 23g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Sodium: 1671mg
- Vitamin A: 5234IU
- Vitamin C: 30mg
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I serve with beef stew?
This overnight beef stew is perfect with bread or white rice. Usually, the starchiness of bread compliments the flavor of the beef stew. Try making this simple cornbread recipe, or make delicious French bread dinner rolls to pair with the slow cooker stew. Aside from that, you can also serve this stew with some vegetables as well like a green bean salad for an additional flavorful crunch.
How do you make beef stew soft and tender?
Apart from slow cooking the meat in low or high heat overnight, searing the meat first on a skillet will also help soften the beef chunks. This is another important step that you cannot miss! Browning or searing the meat beforehand helps tenderize the meat, and also adds flavor. Using a meat tenderizer will also help in producing a less chewy meat. You can also try making less thicker beef cuts so that it will soften easily and quickly while in the crockpot.
Can slow cooker beef stew be frozen?
Yes, you can. Beef stew actually freezes well. Transfer the leftovers in a freezer safe container, either in an airtight container or a zip-top freezer bag. This will last for up to 2 months. When ready to consume, let it thaw at room temperature then heat using the microwave or stove top. For a single serving, place in a microwave safe bowl and reheat for 2 minutes on high. Wait for about a minute before taking it out of the microwave. For larger batches, it’s best to reheat using the stove top. Heat over medium to low heat for about 30 minutes, then serve.
Conclusion
Add this simple overnight beef stew recipe to your list of delicious lunch or dinner ideas! This easy beef stew recipe is a savory and hearty dish full of tender meat and veggies. It’s the best slow cooker meal to satisfy a big crowd. Serve this alongside some tasty side dishes.Have your own special recipe to share? Submit Your Recipe Today!
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