Description
Crock Pot Beef Stew is the epitome of comfort food, perfect for warming up chilly evenings. With tender beef chuck, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, savory broth, this hearty dish simmers slowly to create a mouthwatering experience that feels like a warm hug. Enjoy it with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal that requires minimal effort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper. Optionally, sear in a skillet until browned.
- Place carrots, potatoes, onions, and garlic in the crock pot.
- Layer beef on top of the vegetables.
- Pour in beef broth until ingredients are covered. Add bay leaves and thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Enjoy!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider mixing in peas or mushrooms. If you prefer a thicker stew, mix cornstarch with water and stir into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.