Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Beef Stew
Indulge in the comforting flavors of Slow Cooker Honey Garlic Beef Stew, a savory dish that combines tender beef chuck with sweet honey and aromatic garlic. Perfect for chilly evenings, this hearty stew is simple to prepare—just toss in your ingredients and let your slow cooker work its magic! With minimal effort, you’ll create a warm, satisfying meal that brings family and friends together.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6–8 hours
- Total Time: 41 minute
- Yield: Serves approximately 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cubed
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients by cutting the beef into bite-sized cubes and seasoning with salt and pepper. Chop the onions, carrots, and potatoes into uniform pieces.
- Sauté onions in olive oil over medium heat until translucent; add minced garlic for one minute until fragrant.
- Transfer sautéed onions and garlic to the slow cooker. Add beef cubes, carrots, potatoes, honey, soy sauce, beef broth, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours until the beef is tender.
- Serve hot with fresh parsley garnished on top if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - For added richness, sear the beef before adding it to the slow cooker. - Feel free to substitute vegetables based on personal preference; mushrooms or sweet potatoes work wonderfully. - Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days or frozen for later use.