Description
Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the quintessential comfort food that brings warmth and satisfaction to your dinner table. With tender chunks of chuck roast simmered alongside vibrant carrots and hearty potatoes, this dish delivers a rich and flavorful broth that enhances every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings with friends, this easy-to-follow recipe allows you to set it and forget it. Just toss in the ingredients, let the slow cooker do its magic, and return home to an enticing aroma that promises a cozy meal. This stew not only satisfies on the first day but also tastes even better as leftovers, allowing flavors to meld beautifully overnight. Dive into this deliciously comforting dish that will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 pounds chuck roast
- 3 medium carrots
- 4 medium Yukon Gold or Russet potatoes
- 1 large yellow onion
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
Instructions
- Cut the chuck roast into bite-sized pieces and season with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the meat until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the beef to the slow cooker, layering in chopped carrots, potatoes, onions, minced garlic, and thyme.
- Pour enough beef broth over all ingredients until covered.
- Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is tender.
- Stir before serving and enjoy!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg