Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort dish for chilly nights, featuring tender beef simmered to perfection in a hearty broth filled with fresh vegetables. This simple, one-pot meal is not just delicious but also a delightful way to warm up your home and gather loved ones around the table. With minimal prep time and the slow cooker doing all the work, you can relax while your stew transforms into a soul-satisfying feast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 medium carrots, sliced into thick rounds
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the ingredients by cutting the beef and vegetables into appropriate sizes.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef pieces until browned on all sides.
- Layer the browned beef in a slow cooker along with carrots, potatoes, onions, and garlic.
- Pour in the beef broth and add bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Remove bay leaves before serving and enjoy!
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Customize your stew by adding mushrooms or swapping regular potatoes for sweet potatoes. For deeper flavor, consider incorporating a splash of red wine during cooking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days or freeze for up to three months.