Description
Crockpot beef stew is the ultimate comfort food, featuring tender beef simmered in a rich broth with vibrant vegetables. This hearty dish not only warms your soul but also brings family and friends together around the dining table. With minimal prep time and the magic of slow cooking, you can enjoy flavorful stew that fills your home with delightful aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, chopped
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp cold water for thickening (optional)
Instructions
- Sear the beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef cubes until golden on all sides.
- Prepare vegetables: Chop the carrots, potatoes, and onion into uniform pieces.
- Combine in crockpot: Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot. Add carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Set crockpot to low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until meat is tender.
- Thicken (optional): Mix cornstarch with cold water; stir into stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg