Slow Cooker Beef Stew: 5 Comforting Secrets to Savor
A hearty slow cooker beef stew filled with tender beef and vegetables.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Heat a skillet over medium heat and brown the beef chunks.
- Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- Add carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, and spices.
- Pour in the beef broth and add tomato paste.
- Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- For thicker stew, mix 2 tbsp cornstarch with cold water and stir in during the last 30 minutes.
- You can add peas for extra color and flavor.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg