Description
Crockpot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender chunks of beef and vibrant vegetables slow-cooked in a rich, savory broth. Ideal for chilly evenings, this dish requires minimal effort—just set it and let the flavors meld together. Serve it with crusty bread or over rice for a heartwarming meal that brings family and friends together around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 medium carrots, sliced thick
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping beef and seasoning generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the beef to your crockpot. Add carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaf, and pour in the beef broth to cover.
- Set the crockpot on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning as needed before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg