Description
Crockpot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a rich broth that warms the soul. This no-fuss recipe allows you to toss everything into the slow cooker and let it simmer throughout the day, filling your home with delicious aromas. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, this stew brings everyone together around the table for a cozy meal filled with love and laughter.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme or 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping vegetables into chunky pieces.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear beef chunks until browned on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant (around 2 minutes).
- Transfer meat and sautéed mixture to the crockpot along with carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper.
- Pour in beef broth until ingredients are just submerged.
- Cook on low for approximately 8 hours or high for about 4 hours.
- Taste-test the broth before serving; adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg