Description
Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food that combines tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a rich broth. As it simmers throughout the day, it fills your home with an irresistible aroma that evokes warmth and nostalgia. Perfect for chilly evenings or gatherings, this hearty dish serves as a delicious reminder of cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Sear the beef chunks in a skillet with oil over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- Add diced onions and minced garlic to the skillet; sauté until translucent.
- Transfer seared beef and sautéed veggies to the slow cooker. Layer sliced carrots and potatoes on top.
- Pour in beef broth until everything is covered. Add thyme, rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg