Description
Warm up this season with a comforting bowl of Crockpot Beef Stew. This hearty dish features tender beef chunks simmered to perfection with fresh vegetables in a flavorful broth, making it an ideal choice for chilly evenings. With minimal prep time, this slow cooker recipe allows you to enjoy a nourishing meal without the fuss. Perfect for family dinners or cozy gatherings, it’s a delightful way to bring warmth and satisfaction to your table. Customize it with your favorite veggies and herbs for added flair, and watch it become a staple in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 carrots
- 3 potatoes
- 1 onion
- 3 cloves garlic
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red apple vinegar (optional)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Olive oil for searing
Instructions
- Trim excess fat from the beef and chop vegetables into uniform pieces.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper, then sear in a skillet with olive oil until browned.
- Transfer the seared beef to the crockpot, adding carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, tomato paste, herbs, and beef broth (plus vinegar if using). Mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours until beef is tender.
- Adjust seasoning before serving; thicken with cornstarch slurry if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg