Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe | Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch Blog
🍲 Slow Cooker Beef Stew – Cozy Fall Comfort in a Bowl
When the days get shorter and the air turns crisp, nothing warms the soul quite like a hearty bowl of beef stew. 🥕🥔 At Jumbo’s Pumpkin Patch, we love recipes that fill your kitchen with cozy aromas and bring the whole family together around the table. This crockpot beef stew is a fall favorite—rich, savory, and loaded with tender beef, veggies, and all the flavors of comfort.
Simple to prep and perfect for busy days, it’s the kind of recipe that practically makes itself while you’re out enjoying the season. 🍁✨
📝 Ingredients
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2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
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4 medium potatoes, diced
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4 carrots, sliced
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3 celery stalks, chopped
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1 medium onion, diced
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3 cloves garlic, minced
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4 cups beef broth
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2 tbsp tomato paste
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1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
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1 tsp dried thyme
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1 tsp dried rosemary
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2 bay leaves
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3 tbsp flour (to thicken)
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Salt & pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
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Prep your crockpot – Spray lightly with cooking spray or line with a slow cooker liner for easy cleanup.
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Add veggies – Layer potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion on the bottom.
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Add beef – Place stew meat on top of veggies.
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Mix broth – In a bowl, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and spices. Pour over meat and veggies.
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Cook low & slow – Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours, until beef and veggies are tender.
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Thicken it up – About 30 minutes before serving, whisk flour with a little broth from the crockpot, then stir back in to thicken.
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Serve & enjoy – Ladle into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with warm bread for dunking. 🍞✨
🌟 Why You’ll Love It
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Set it & forget it – Perfect for busy fall days
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Feeds a crowd – Cozy family dinners made easy
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Farmhouse comfort – Classic, hearty, and full of flavor
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Leftovers? Even better the next day!
💛 Wrap-Up
From hayrides to pumpkin picking, fall is all about slowing down and enjoying the little things—and this crockpot beef stew is comfort food at its finest. 🍂✨
✨ Don’t forget—we’ll be sharing new recipes every week here on the blog. If you make this stew, snap a photo and share how your family liked it—we’d love to see your fall meals in action!