Description
Crock Pot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings. This hearty dish features tender chunks of beef, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, all simmered together to create a rich and flavorful stew. With minimal prep time and effortless cooking, you’ll have a warm, satisfying meal waiting for you after a long day.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 large carrots, sliced thickly
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper.
- Optional: Sear the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned on all sides.
- In the crock pot, combine seared beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce; sprinkle thyme over the top.
- Stir gently to mix all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg