Slow Cooker Sirloin Beef Stew

This easy slow cooker beef stew recipe is a delicious dinner option for any night of the week. Made with tender, delicious sirloin, along with big chunks of carrots, celery, potatoes and mushrooms this crock pot beef stew is the ultimate comfort food!

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As soon as the weather begins to cool off a bit, I get out my crock pot and cook up a big pot of my Slow Cooker Sirloin Beef Stew.  My family and I love it, as it is a delicious, hearty meal in one bowl.  

I love making crock pot beef stew on a lazy Sunday afternoon and letting it simmer for hours.  It fills my house with the warm aromas of autumn, and fills our bellies with a hearty, delicious meal.

What do I need to make beef stew in the crock pot?

Here’s a quick reference grocery list of the ingredients you’ll need to make this comforting, delicious beef stew recipe:

• Sirloin beef – I chose sirloin beef, as it is lean and often comes pre-cut at my grocery store. You can also use chuck roast or even brisket as these cook well at low, slow temperatures.
• Flour – flour is necessary to lightly coat the beef to brown it on the outsides.
• Salt and Pepper – for seasoning the beef while browning.
• Olive Oil – for browning the beef before adding it to the slow cooker.
• Beef Broth – I like to use a low sodium beef broth or beef stock for my soups and stews. Regular broth or stock tends to be a little salty for my taste. Low sodium or regular stock or broth will work interchangeably in this recipe.
• Russet Potatoes – great for soups and stews, Russet potatoes are ideal for this stew recipe. You could also use quartered baby red potatoes (no need to peel!) or Yukon gold potatoes.
• Yellow Onion – feel free to use a regular yellow or sweet yellow onion for this recipe.
• Carrots – regular carrots that have been peeled and cut, or baby carrots cut into bite-sized pieces work well in this recipe.
• Celery – celery is great for volume, flavor and texture in this stew recipe.
• Baby Bella Mushrooms – while absolutely delicious in this beef stew recipe, mushrooms are an optional ingredient and can be left out if you don’t like mushrooms. Feel free to choose Baby Bella or white mushrooms.
• Fresh Rosemary – a great addition for adding flavor to this beef stew. Rosemary is very complimentary with beef.
• Garlic Salt – ideal for adding flavor to the broth of the stew.

For exact ingredient amounts and full recipe instructions be sure to scroll down to the bottom of this post to the recipe card. Thank you!

How do I make beef stew in the crock pot?

Start by prepping the beef. Trim off any excess fat and cut into small 1″ pieces.

Add the flour, salt and pepper to a shallow dish. Coat the beef pieces in the flour mixture.

Heat the oil in a skillet or Dutch oven. Add the coated meat pieces to the skillet to brown the beef.

Transfer the browned meat to the slow cooker. Add in the vegetables, potato, broth and spices. Heat on low in the slow cooker for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.

FAQ’s about making slow cooker beef stew:

What can I serve with slow cooker beef stew?

Beef stew is hearty and filling enough to be served on its own, however, stew is great served with homemade bread and biscuits. Side salads are also great served alongside soup and stew. Here are some of our favorite recipes that go great with this slow cooker beef stew recipe:

• Easy Cheesy Breadsticks
• 5-Ingredient Easy Drop Biscuits by Baker Bettie
• Roasted Carrot Salad with Apples and Pistachios
• Kale Apple Salad
• Quinoa Chickpea Salad
• Blueberry Spring Mix Salad

Enjoy using your slow cooker for quick and easy dinners? Here are some of our other popular slow cooker dinner recipes:

• Slow Cooker Pulled Beef
• Easy Slow Cooker Turkey Breast
• Slow Cooker Mexican Shredded Beef
• Crock Pot Mexican Shredded Chicken
• Loaded Crock Pot Chili
• Slow Cooker Loaded Baked Potato Soup

If you loved crock pot beef stew recipe, here are a few more soup recipes that I know you’ll love:

• Healthy Chicken Broccoli Cheese Soup
• Chipotle Steak Chili Recipe
• Slow Cooker Steak & Mushroom Sandwiches
• Olive Garden Chicken Gnocchi Soup
• Slow Cooker Sausage & Lentil Soup
• Chicken Enchilada Soup Recipe
• Hearty Chicken Noodle Soup

Here’s the easy, delicious recipe for this fantastic Slow Cooker Beef Stew:

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Erin Indahl-Fink

If you're looking for a hearty, delicious bowl of stew, this Slow Cooker Beef Stew will be right up your alley. Made with thick chunks of sirloin, with russet potatoes and vegetables.

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Cook Time 4 hours hrs

Total Time 4 hours hrs 20 minutes mins

Course Soups and Stews

Cuisine American

Servings 6 servings

Calories 322 kcal

Equipment

• Slow Cooker My Cuisinart Slow Cooker / Multi-Cooker is on of my favorite appliances!
• Cutting Boards This 3-Pack of non-slip cutting boards are a fantastic tool for every home cook.

Ingredients

  

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• 1 – 1.5 lbs. sirloin beef cut into 1″ cubes
• 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 2 Tablespoons olive oil
• 1 (14.5 oz. can) beef broth
• 2 cups russet potatoes peeled and cubed (about 2 medium potatoes)
• 1 large yellow onion diced (about 1 large onion)
• 1 cup carrots peeled and sliced
• 1 cup celery diced
• 1 (8 oz. pkg.) baby bella mushrooms sliced
• 2 teaspoons fresh rosemary minced
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt

Instructions

 

• To a bowl, add the flour, salt and pepper. Stir to combine. Place the beef pieces in the flour mixture, and coat on all sides.
• In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Brown the sirloin pieces on all sides. (Note: if you have a slow cooker with a browning setting, you can do this directly in the slow cooker.)
• Transfer the browned meat to the slow cooker. Add in the beef broth, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, mushrooms, rosemary and salt. Stir to combine.
• Place the lid on the slow cooker and set for 4-5 hours on high or 6-7 hours on low heat. The stew is done once the potatoes and carrots are fork tender.
• Ladle into bowls and enjoy right away.

Notes

Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 26gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 78mgSodium: 435mgFiber: 3gSugar: 2g

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I hope you get to enjoy a warm, comforting bowl of this amazing stew this fall or winter!  It really is comfort food at its best!