Crock Pot Beef Stew for Two People Recipe

Name: Crock Pot Beef Stew for Two People
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 360 min
Total time: 375 min
Yield: 2
Ingredients: 3/4 pound stew beef, lean chuck, or beef round; 3 tablespoons flour; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil; 2 medium carrots (sliced); 2 small potatoes (diced); 1 small onion (cut into wedges); 1 clove garlic (smashed and minced); Optional: 1 bay leaf; Dash oregano; Dash rosemary; Salt (to taste); Pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons of flour (mixed with about 1/2 cup of cold water)

Prep: 15 mins

Cook: 6 hrs

Total: 6 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 2 servings

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Do you want a hearty but romantic meal that doesn't require slaving over the stove in the evening? This crock pot beef stew for two recipe takes only some prep work in the morning and then you can enjoy the meal stress-free in the evening.

Beef stew is a great meal to make in the crock pot but most recipes make enough for the whole family. If you're just cooking for two people or just yourself, you may want a recipe that doesn't produce several leftover servings. The recipe uses lean beef round or lean chuck, along with vegetables and herbs.

This beef stew can be the center of a romantic meal with a green salad as the first course, and crusty rolls or a baguette to soak up more of the stew. Red wine pairs very well with beef stew. Think of something chocolate for dessert.

If you are cooking for a larger group, you can double the recipe. You'll be amazed at how easy it is to make this hearty dish.

3/4 pound stew beef, lean chuck, or beef round
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium carrots (sliced)
2 small potatoes (diced)
1 small onion (cut into wedges)
1 clove garlic (smashed and minced)
Optional: 1 bay leaf
Dash oregano
Dash rosemary
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons of flour (mixed with about 1/2 cup of cold water)

Gather the ingredients.
Cut the meat into cubes.
Coat the stew meat with 3 tablespoons of flour.
Brown the meat in a skillet with vegetable oil until the meat is quite dark but not burned. The color on the outside will give color to the stew broth as well as add flavor from the browning process.
Drain the browned meat well.
Add the meat to slow cooker with the vegetables, spices and enough water to cover the ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Don't worry, it can cook longer if your day is longer.
During the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the bay leaf and turn the heat setting to high. When the stew is boiling, stir in a mixture of 2 tablespoons of flour and about 1/2 cup of water. Cook until slightly thickened.
Serve and enjoy!

Tip

You can refrigerate any leftovers and they will reheat easily in the microwave. Leftovers can also be frozen to enjoy weeks later.

Recipe Variation

You can use any vegetables you like for this stew. Make it with frozen mixed vegetables instead of the carrots and potatoes.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
658	Calories
26g	Fat
66g	Carbs
42g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 2
Amount per serving
Calories	658
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 26g	33%
Saturated Fat 7g	33%
Cholesterol 101mg	34%
Sodium 889mg	39%
Total Carbohydrate 66g	24%
Dietary Fiber 8g	28%
Protein 42g
Calcium 207mg	16%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.