Crock Pot Beef Stew
Crock Pot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for warming your soul on chilly days. With tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection, this hearty stew fills your home with delightful scents that invite family and friends to the table. Easy to prepare and customizable, it pairs wonderfully with crusty bread or creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold or red potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the beef chuck roast into bite-sized pieces. Peel and slice the carrots, dice the onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a large bowl, season the beef chunks generously with salt and pepper.
- Optional: Sear the seasoned beef in a hot skillet until browned on all sides for enhanced flavor.
- Add beef, carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, beef broth, tomato paste, and thyme to the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until everything is tender.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley garnish if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: Customize your stew by adding vegetables like peas or green beans during the last hour of cooking. For an extra depth of flavor, consider adding a splash of red wine before cooking.