This Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe is a comforting dish that combines tender beef, hearty vegetables, and rich flavors, making it perfect for family dinners. Utilizing a Crockpot allows for a hands-off cooking approach, resulting in a flavorful stew that simmers all day.
Easy Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe
This beef stew features chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, and onions slow-cooked in a savory broth. The recipe takes about 8 hours in the slow cooker and serves 6 people.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 bay leaf
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the Ingredients: Cut the beef into cubes, slice the carrots, dice the potatoes, and chop the onion.
- Sear the Beef: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and sear on all sides until browned. Transfer to the slow cooker.
- Combine Ingredients: Add the carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and bay leaf to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- Serve: Remove the bay leaf before serving. Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley if desired.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 6 servings
- Calories: 350kcal
- Fat: 15g
- Protein: 30g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
