Description
Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food that warms your heart and home. With tender chunks of beef simmered to perfection with vibrant vegetables, this dish delivers rich flavors in every bite. It’s an easy, set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Just assemble your ingredients, let the slow cooker do its magic, and enjoy a delicious bowl of hearty stew that brings joy to every table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Cut beef into cubes and season with salt and pepper. Chop onions, carrots, and potatoes.
- Brown the Meat: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown half the beef cubes until seared (about 5 minutes). Transfer to slow cooker.
- Sauté Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until translucent (approx. 3 minutes). Add to slow cooker.
- Assemble: Add carrots, potatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, and any additional herbs you prefer. Stir gently.
- Cook: Cover slow cooker; cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Serve: Stir before serving in bowls; pair with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg