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Slow Cooker Beef Stew


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  • Author: Robert Ferguson
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: Serves approximately 6

Description

Warm up on chilly evenings with this hearty slow cooker beef stew, featuring tender chunks of beef, vibrant vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. Simply set it and forget it while your home fills with comforting aromas. Perfect for family gatherings or a relaxing dinner after a long day, this dish will have everyone asking for seconds!


Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 medium carrots, sliced
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
  • 2 medium sweet onions, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef chuck roast in batches on all sides for enhanced flavor.
  2. In the slow cooker, layer the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, chopped onions, minced garlic, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Mix gently without mashing.
  3. Pour the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce over the vegetable mixture until everything is submerged.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the meat is tender.
  5. Before serving, remove bay leaves and thicken stew if desired by mixing cornstarch with water and stirring it back into the pot.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Main
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 3g
  • Sodium: 650mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg