Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, combining tender beef, colorful vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. This hearty dish slowly simmers to perfection in your slow cooker, filling your home with an irresistible aroma that draws everyone to the dinner table. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, each spoonful offers a warm hug that evokes cherished memories and brings comfort to your soul.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Beef Chuck Roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 medium Carrots, chopped
- 1 lb Yukon Gold Potatoes, diced
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 4 cloves Garlic, minced
- 4 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 2 Bay Leaves
- Salt and Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop beef and vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- Optionally brown the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for about 5 minutes on each side until golden.
- Layer your browned beef in the slow cooker. Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic on top.
- Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; ladle into bowls and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 530mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: - Customize the stew by adding seasonal vegetables like peas or mushrooms. - For added spice, consider incorporating chili flakes or paprika. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for longer storage.