Description
This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a warm embrace on a chilly evening, featuring tender chunks of beef simmered to perfection in a rich, savory broth. The aroma of herbs and spices wafts through the air, while the hearty vegetables add a delightful texture that complements the melt-in-your-mouth meat.
Ingredients
Scale
- Beef: 2 pounds of chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Vegetables:
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Broth: 4 cups beef broth
- Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the beef cubes over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes until they are seared on all sides.
- Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker and add the chopped onions, garlic, carrots, and potatoes.
- In a separate bowl, mix the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Pour the broth mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- This stew can be made a day in advance; the flavors deepen overnight in the fridge.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the beef broth is certified gluten-free.
- Substitute beef with chicken for a lighter version, adjusting cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 30 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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