Description
Indulge in the comforting embrace of Ultimate Slow Cooker Beef Stew, a heartwarming dish that fills your home with enticing aromas. Tender beef chuck mingles with vibrant vegetables and fragrant herbs, creating a symphony of flavors that promises to warm your soul. Perfect for cozy nights or family gatherings, this stew is not just a meal; it’s a celebration of love and togetherness.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces.
- In a skillet over medium heat, sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned (about 5 minutes).
- Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker and add onions, garlic, carrots, potatoes, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Pour in the beef broth and mix in the tomato paste until well combined.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Enjoy with crusty bread or fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg