Description
Crock Pot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food that warms your body and soul. Tender chunks of beef simmer to perfection alongside vibrant vegetables, all enveloped in a rich, savory broth. This dish is not only delicious but also incredibly easy to prepare, making it perfect for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Just set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to work its magic while you relax and enjoy quality time with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut the beef chuck roast into bite-sized chunks and season generously with salt and pepper.
- Optionally, sear the beef in a hot skillet with a bit of oil until browned on all sides.
- Chop the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic into uniform sizes.
- In the crock pot, combine the seared beef (if seared), chopped vegetables, garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and pour in the beef broth until everything is submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until meat is tender.
- Stir before serving and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg