Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this easy slow cooker beef stew recipe. Perfect for chilly evenings, this dish features tender chunks of beef simmered with hearty vegetables and aromatic herbs, creating a savory and rich flavor that wraps you in warmth. With minimal prep time, simply combine your ingredients in the slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. Each spoonful is a delicious reminder of home-cooked meals that bring families together. Serve this classic dish with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides to enhance flavor, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Add chopped carrots, diced potatoes, onions, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix beef broth with tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf; pour over the meat and vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for about 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (350g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg