Description
Crockpot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings. Tender chunks of beef simmer in a rich, savory broth, surrounded by vibrant vegetables that burst with flavor. This easy one-pot meal warms your home and satisfies cravings, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, sliced thick
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Chop onions, carrots, and potatoes into uniform pieces.
- Sear the Beef: In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef until browned on all sides. Transfer to the crockpot.
- Layer Ingredients: Add onions and garlic over the beef, followed by carrots and potatoes.
- Add Broth: Mix beef broth with Worcestershire sauce and thyme; pour over ingredients in the crockpot.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until tender.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls and enjoy with crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1.5 cups (360g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 95mg