Description
Warm your soul with this hearty slow cooker beef stew, featuring tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for chilly evenings or cozy family gatherings, this dish is both satisfying and easy to prepare. Let the slow cooker do the work as you enjoy the comforting aroma wafting through your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Dice the chuck roast and chop the vegetables.
- Optional: Sear the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides for extra flavor.
- Transfer the beef (seared or raw) to a slow cooker. Add onions, carrots, potatoes, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Pour in the beef broth to cover the ingredients and add Worcestershire sauce along with salt and pepper.
- Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: For a richer flavor, try adding a splash of red wine. Feel free to substitute root vegetables based on your preference. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days; reheat gently.