Description
Crockpot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish combines tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and rich broth that simmers slowly to create a mouthwatering meal. Just imagine coming home to the savory aroma filling your kitchen, inviting you to dig in. It’s a crowd-pleaser that’s as easy to make as it is delicious, ensuring your family will be asking for seconds!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season the beef with salt and pepper, then brown on all sides (about 5 minutes per side).
- In the same skillet, sauté onions and garlic until softened (about 2-3 minutes).
- Transfer browned beef and sautéed aromatics to the crockpot. Layer carrots and potatoes on top and stir in tomato paste.
- Pour beef broth over the mixture; add thyme and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.
- Before serving, remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg