Slow Cooker Tender Old Fashioned Beef Stew
Slow Cooker Tender Old Fashioned Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort dish, perfect for chilly evenings. This hearty stew features succulent beef chuck slow-cooked with vibrant vegetables and rich broth, creating a warm and inviting meal that brings family and friends together. With minimal prep time, you can savor deep, savory flavors without spending all day in the kitchen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized cubes
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 2 medium yellow onions, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Season beef cubes with salt and pepper. Optionally, sear in a skillet until browned.
- Add the beef to the slow cooker along with carrots, potatoes, onions, and garlic.
- Pour in the beef broth and add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until the beef is fork-tender.
- Serve hot with crusty bread.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Feel free to add your favorite vegetables such as peas or mushrooms. For an extra layer of flavor, consider adding a splash of red wine before cooking.