Description
Experience the warmth of home with this ultimate slow cooker beef stew. Tender beef chuck roast, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmer together to create a hearty dish that’s perfect for chilly days. This easy-to-make recipe invites family and friends to gather around the table, filling your home with delightful aromas and creating lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 yellow onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 sprigs fresh)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil (for searing)
Instructions
- Prep your ingredients: Wash and chop vegetables; trim fat from beef.
- Sear the beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef on all sides.
- Add aromatics: Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until golden brown.
- Combine everything: Transfer the beef, onions, garlic, carrots, potatoes, thyme, bay leaves, Worcestershire sauce, and broth into the slow cooker.
- Set it and forget it: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Taste & adjust: Before serving, taste the stew and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 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: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 85mg