Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A comforting and hearty beef stew, slow-cooked to perfection with tender meat and flavorful vegetables.

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Prep Time 15

Cook Time 6

Total Time 6 15

Servings: 4 servings

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 350

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

For the Stew

2 pounds Beef chuck roast a well-marbled cut
3 medium Carrots diced
4 medium Potatoes Yukon Gold, diced
2 stalks Celery diced
1 large Onion diced
3 cloves Garlic minced
4 cups Beef broth low-sodium
2 tablespoons Tomato paste
2 leaves Bay leaves
1 teaspoon Thyme fresh or dried
1 teaspoon Black pepper freshly cracked

For Garnish

2 tablespoons Fresh parsley chopped

Method

Preparation

Chop the beef into bite-sized pieces and trim any excess fat.
Dice the onions, carrots, and potatoes.

Cooking

Season the beef with salt and pepper, rubbing it in well.
Sear the beef in a hot skillet for 5-7 minutes until browned.
Layer the seared beef in the slow cooker with chopped onions, carrots, and potatoes.
Pour beef broth over the ingredients until just covered.
Cover and set the slow cooker on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
If desired, mix cornstarch with cold water and stir in during the last 30 minutes to thicken.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Serve with crusty bread for dipping.

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