Description
Crockpot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy evenings. This hearty dish features tender beef chuck simmered with vibrant carrots and Yukon Gold potatoes, all enveloped in a rich, savory broth. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, it’s ideal for busy weeknights or leisurely Sundays. Gather your loved ones around the table to enjoy each warm spoonful that nourishes both body and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into cubes
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 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
Instructions
- Brown the beef cubes in a skillet over medium-high heat until seared on all sides.
- Prepare the vegetables: chop carrots and potatoes, dice onions, and mince garlic.
- In the crockpot, layer browned beef with vegetables.
- Add beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper; stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Serve hot with crusty bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 85mg