Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a hearty, comforting dish that fills your home with the delightful aroma of savory beef and fresh vegetables. Perfect for chilly evenings, this stew features tender chunks of beef, vibrant carrots, and creamy potatoes simmered in a rich broth. With minimal prep time, you can set it and forget it while it cooks to perfection. Enjoy a warm bowlful with crusty bread or over fluffy rice for a satisfying meal that invites warmth and nostalgia into every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 6 people 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by chopping the vegetables into uniform sizes. Season the beef cubes generously with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides, adding depth to the flavor.
- Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker. Add onions, carrots, potatoes, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and pour in the beef broth until just covered.
- Set your slow cooker on low for about 8 hours or high for approximately 4 hours. Avoid opening the lid during cooking to keep the heat trapped.
- Once cooked, taste and adjust seasoning as needed. For a thicker stew texture, mix cornstarch with water and add during the last hour of cooking.
- Serve hot in bowls alongside crusty bread or over rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg