Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of this Slow Cooker Beef Stew, featuring tender beef chuck, sweet carrots, and creamy potatoes simmered in a rich broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this hearty dish cooks to perfection while you go about your day. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, it’s the ultimate comfort food that warms the soul!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 4 medium carrots (chopped)
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled and cubed)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef on all sides.
- Layer carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic in a slow cooker. Add the browned beef on top.
- In a bowl, mix beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves; pour over the meat and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Stir before serving; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg