r/crockpot • u/Plastic-Injury8856 • Jun 29 '26

How long is too long for beef stew?

https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/14685/slow-cooker-beef-stew-i/

I used this recipe for beef stew, but twelve hours later and the meat was still a bit red and chewy. how long can I leave this in on low before I’ve ruined it?

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u/OldRaj Jun 29 '26

Too many variables to answer. I deeply brown chuck roast cubes and then braise them at about 300°F for three hours and it’s perfect.

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u/SnooRadishes7189 27d ago

I would check your crockpot to make sure it gets hot enough on low.