Description
Indulge in the comfort of a homemade slow cooker beef stew that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful masterpiece. This easy-to-follow recipe combines tender chunks of chuck roast with hearty vegetables, simmered slowly to create a rich and satisfying dish perfect for any occasion. Just toss everything into your slow cooker and let it work its magic while you go about your day. With each bite, you’ll relish the deep flavors and melt-in-your-mouth texture, making it an ideal meal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Serve it alongside crusty bread or over fluffy rice for a complete meal that warms the heart.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 3 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russets), diced
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- Fresh thyme (or dried)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Trim fat from the chuck roast and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- Place the meat in the slow cooker and add chopped carrots, potatoes, onions, and minced garlic.
- Pour in beef broth until all ingredients are covered.
- Add bay leaves and thyme; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Set the slow cooker to low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until meat is tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; enjoy garnished with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg