Slow Cooker Beef & Vegetable Stew
Slow Cooker Beef & Vegetable Stew is the perfect cozy dish to warm your heart on chilly evenings. This hearty stew features tender beef chuck, fresh carrots, and potatoes simmered in a rich broth, creating a comforting meal that brings family and friends together. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, this stew transforms ordinary days into extraordinary memories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Total Time: 3 minute
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by cutting the beef into cubes, slicing carrots, and dicing potatoes.
- (Optional) Sauté beef in a skillet until browned for extra flavor.
- Load all ingredients into the slow cooker: beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
- Pour in enough beef broth to cover ingredients; add bay leaves and thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; adjust seasoning if necessary.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Customize your stew by adding seasonal vegetables or swapping potatoes for sweet potatoes. For added richness, consider incorporating a splash of red wine before serving.