Cozy Slow Cooker Holiday Stew
Cozy Slow Cooker Holiday Stew is the perfect comfort food for chilly evenings and festive gatherings. This hearty dish features tender chuck roast, vibrant seasonal vegetables, and aromatic herbs slowly simmered to create a rich, flavorful experience. Imagine coming home to the inviting aroma of this delicious stew, ready to warm you up from the inside out. With minimal prep and the convenience of a slow cooker, you can spend quality time with loved ones while enjoying a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: Serves about 8 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast (cut into large cubes)
- 1 lb Yukon Gold potatoes (chopped)
- 1 lb carrots (sliced)
- 2 yellow onions (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the cubed chuck roast with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, sauté onions and garlic until fragrant and translucent.
- Layer chopped potatoes and carrots in the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Add the sautéed onion mixture followed by the seasoned chuck roast.
- Pour in beef broth and sprinkle with dried thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until meat is tender.
- Stir before serving; enjoy with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (approx. 350g)
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg