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Cajun Crockpot Beef Stew

This Cajun crockpot beef stew is a rich, roux-based comfort meal made with boldly seasoned stew beef, the Cajun “trinity” (onion, bell pepper, and celery), and a slow simmer that builds deep flavor. Served over rice, it’s a simple, no-browning-needed version of classic rice and gravy.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Cajun Stew Beef (Base – Freezer Prep)
  • 2 lbs beef stew meat or beef chunks
  • 2½ teaspoons Cajun seasoning don’t be shy
  • 1¼ teaspoons black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 tablespoon oil
For the Crockpot Stew
  • 3 –4 tablespoons prepared roux or 3–4 frozen roux cubes
  • 2½ cups beef broth not more—trust this
  • 1½ cups chopped onion
  • 1 cup chopped bell pepper
  • ½ cup chopped celery
  • 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning layering flavor
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅛ tsp splash paprika

Method
 

Instructions
    Step 1: Prep the Cajun Stew Beef
    1. Add beef to a bowl or freezer bag
    2. Add Cajun seasoning, black pepper, garlic powder, and oil
    3. Toss until fully coated
    4. Transfer to freezer bag, flatten, and freeze
    5. Label and store until ready
    Step 2: Build the Crockpot Base
    1. Add roux, broth, onion, bell pepper, and celery to the crockpot
    2. Stir lightly to start dissolving the roux
    Step 3: Add the Beef + Seasoning Layers
    1. Add frozen Cajun stew beef directly to the pot
    2. Add Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, paprika, and Worcestershire
    Step 4: Slow Cook
    1. Cook on LOW for 6–8 hours
    2. OR HIGH for 3–4 hours
    3. Stir halfway through if you can
    Step 5: Finish the Gravy
    1. Check thickness—the gravy should be rich and coat a spoon
    2. If needed, cook uncovered 20–30 minutes to reduce
    Step 6: Serve
    1. Serve hot over white rice

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 28gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 550mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g

    Notes

    The seasoning is intentional. This is not a bland crockpot meal.
    Cajun cooking builds flavor in layers: meat → pot → slow simmer

    The “trinity” = onion, bell pepper, and celery (the flavor base of many Cajun dishes)

    Roux thickens the gravy, no need for cornstarch if your ratios are right

    No browning required, this is your easy mode that still hits

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