Description
Crockpot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty dish combines tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, simmering together in a slow cooker to create a warm and inviting meal. With minimal prep time, this stew allows flavors to meld beautifully, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prepping for the week. Gather around the table and enjoy a bowl of cozy goodness that feels like a warm hug!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients by chopping the beef and vegetables into uniform sizes.
- Sear the beef cubes in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- Add seared beef and chopped vegetables to the crockpot. Sprinkle in thyme, salt, pepper, and bay leaves.
- Pour beef broth over the mixture until covered and stir gently.
- Cook on low heat for 8 hours or until meat is fork-tender.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes (8 hours)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 85mg