Description
Crock Pot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food for chilly nights. With tender beef chunks simmering in a rich, savory broth and surrounded by hearty vegetables, this stew fills your home with mouthwatering aromas. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy dinners, it’s simple to make and even better as leftovers. Let your slow cooker do the work while you enjoy quality time with loved ones.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, chopped
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 1 medium onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables into bite-sized pieces and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the beef chunks in a splash of oil.
- Transfer the browned beef to the crock pot along with vegetables.
- Pour in the beef broth and add tomato paste; season with thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Mix gently and set the crock pot on low for about 8 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Serve hot, pairing with crusty bread or over rice if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg