Description
Warm up your evenings with this easy and delicious slow cooker beef stew. This comforting dish combines tender chunks of chuck roast, vibrant carrots, creamy potatoes, and aromatic herbs, all simmered to perfection. Simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. With minimal prep and maximum flavor, this hearty stew is perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings. Enjoy it with crusty bread or serve it over rice for a satisfying meal that fills both the stomach and soul.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the beef cubes in a skillet over medium heat to enhance flavor.
- Transfer the browned beef to your slow cooker. Add carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
- In a bowl, mix beef broth with tomato paste, thyme, and rosemary; pour over the meat and vegetables.
- Season with salt and pepper; stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for about 7 to 8 hours or on high for about 4 hours until the beef is tender.
- Optional: Stir in frozen peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: Low (7 to 8 hours) / High (4 hours)
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 329
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 487mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 82mg