Description
Slow cooker beef stew is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly evenings. Tender chunks of beef simmer slowly in a rich broth with hearty vegetables, creating a warm and inviting meal. This easy “set it and forget it” recipe allows the flavors to meld beautifully, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or gatherings. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this stew warms you from the inside out.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the beef with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef until browned on all sides.
- While the beef is searing, chop the carrots, potatoes, and onions into uniform pieces.
- Layer the seared beef in the slow cooker followed by the chopped vegetables.
- Pour in the beef broth and add garlic and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Remove bay leaves before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg