Description
Crock Pot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This hearty dish features tender, slow-cooked beef combined with vibrant vegetables, resulting in a rich and flavorful stew that warms the soul. With minimal prep time and the slow cooker handling the cooking, you can enjoy a delicious meal effortlessly. Serve it with crusty bread or over creamy mashed potatoes for a satisfying dining experience that brings family and friends together.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, cubed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup dry red wine
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare ingredients by chopping vegetables and cutting the beef into pieces.
- Season the beef with salt and pepper in a large bowl.
- (Optional) Sear the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until browned.
- Layer carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic at the bottom of the crock pot.
- Add seared beef on top and pour in broth and red wine.
- Add bay leaves and thyme.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 85mg