Description

Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food that warms both heart and home. Featuring tender beef chuck roast, vibrant carrots, and creamy Yukon Gold potatoes, this rich stew simmers in a flavorful broth until perfection is achieved. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, it transforms into a hearty meal that’s perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. Enjoy every satisfying bite while reminiscing about cozy moments spent around the dinner table.

Ingredients

Scale

2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 medium carrots, sliced
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Prepare all vegetables by chopping them into bite-sized pieces and mincing the garlic.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef chuck roast on all sides for enhanced flavor.
Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker and layer with onions, carrots, and potatoes. Add the minced garlic.
Pour in the beef broth until ingredients are just covered. Stir in tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is tender.
Before serving, remove bay leaves and enjoy with crusty bread or rolls.

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: 780mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 7g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 30g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 25g
Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: For an extra flavor boost, brown the beef directly in your slow cooker if it has a stovetop feature. You can also substitute sweet potatoes for regular potatoes or add mushrooms for variety. To thicken the stew, mash some of the potatoes before serving.