Description
Crockpot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly nights. This hearty dish features tender beef chuck simmered in a savory broth with vibrant vegetables like carrots and potatoes. Let the slow cooker do the work while you relax, and enjoy a delicious meal that warms both body and soul. Easy to prepare and full of rich flavors, this stew will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop vegetables and cube the beef chuck roast.
- Optional: Sear beef in a skillet over medium-high heat for enhanced flavor.
- Add beef, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, thyme, and bay leaves to the crockpot.
- Pour in beef broth and add Worcestershire sauce along with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until meat is tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Enjoy with bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: approximately 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg