Description
Indulge in the rich, savory goodness of The Ultimate Slow Cooker Beef Stew. This one-pot wonder features tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and a flavorful broth that melds beautifully over hours of slow cooking. Perfect for chilly evenings or family gatherings, each spoonful provides a warm embrace that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Experience the magic of home-cooked comfort food with minimal effort!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, sliced into thick rounds
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cut into large chunks
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Chop the beef into uniform cubes. Dice the onion and slice the carrots; keep potatoes in large chunks.
- (Optional) In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides.
- Add seared beef, onions, carrots, and potatoes to the slow cooker.
- Sprinkle minced garlic and tomato paste over the mixture.
- Pour in beef broth and red wine until ingredients are just covered. Add thyme and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Before serving, remove bay leaves and taste; adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg