Description

Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food, bringing warmth and satisfaction to your table with minimal effort. This hearty dish features tender chunks of beef chuck roast, vibrant carrots, and creamy Yukon Gold potatoes simmered in a rich beef broth, infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaves. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, simply toss the ingredients into your slow cooker, set it, and let it work its magic while you relax. The tantalizing aroma will fill your home, making it hard to resist this delicious stew. Serve it with crusty bread or over fluffy rice for a complete meal that?s even better as leftovers!

Ingredients

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3 lbs beef chuck roast (cut into bite-sized pieces)
4 medium carrots (sliced into thick rounds)
4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (cubed)
1 large yellow onion (chopped)
4 cloves garlic (minced)
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and pepper to taste

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Instructions

Trim excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut it into uniform pieces.
In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef until browned on all sides.
Transfer the beef to the slow cooker and add carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper.
Pour in enough beef broth to just cover the ingredients.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until meat is fork-tender.
Adjust seasoning if needed before serving hot.

Notes

For extra flavor, consider adding red wine or Worcestershire sauce to the broth.

Feel free to customize by adding your favorite vegetables like peas or green beans towards the end of cooking.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 480 minutes
Category: Main
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 600mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 36g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 24g
Cholesterol: 90mg