Crock Pot Stew Beef and Gravy Recipe

4.41 from 5 votes

Chunks of lean stew beef browned with onions and simmered until tender, a simply hearty and delicious this recipe makes for a family favorite Weight Watchers friendly meal.

Prep Time30

Cook Time8

Total Time8 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: crock pot stew meat with gravy, slow cooker stew beef with gravy, stew meat and gravy

Servings:

Author: Martha McKinnon | Simple Nourished Living

Equipment

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups chopped onion (1 large)
2 teaspoons olive oil
2 pounds extra lean stew beef (cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 cups water
3 beef bouillon cubes (I use 3 teaspoons jarred Better Than Bouillon Beef Base)
1/2 cup flour
1 - 2 drops of Gravy Master Browning & Seasoning (optional)

Instructions

Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 4-Quart.
Place the oil in a skillet set over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring often until the onion is golden and softened, about 5 minutes. Scrape the onion into the slow cooker.
Pat dry the beef with paper towels and then season it with the salt and pepper.
Add it to the skillet in batches so you don't overcrowd the pan.
Cook, just until the sides are browned, stirring occasionally, about 5 minutes. (The meat will still be raw in the middle.)
Scrape the meat into the slow cooker.
Add the water, bouillon and flour to the skillet and cook, stirring often, until thickened 2 to 3 minutes. Pour over the meat.
Cover and cook on LOW for 6 to 8 hours, or until the meat is fork tender. If desired, stir in 1-2 drops of Gravy Master Browning and Seasoning at the end.
Serve over rice or mashed potatoes or noodles or zucchini noodles.

Notes

Serving size: 3/4 cup beef + gravy

WW Points: 1

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I added a couple of drops of Gravy Master Browning and Seasoning at the end, which is totally optional, since it can be hard to find outside of New England. Don't worry, your Crock Pot Stew Beef and Gravy will still be delicious without it. or you might try a splash of soy sauce, or Worcestershire sauce for a similar effect.

Possible Flavorful Additions – minced fresh garlic, granulated garlic or garlic powder, bay leaves, tomato paste, dried thyme, rosemary, or oregano.

Possible Vegetable Additions – turn this into more of a beef stew with the addition of vegetables like carrots, potatoes, mushrooms and/or peas.

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