Slow Cooker Beef Stew: Easy Comfort Food for Cozy Nights
A hearty and delicious slow cooker beef stew perfect for cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine beef, broth, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stir the mixture to ensure everything is coated evenly.
- Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Serve warm and enjoy your cozy meal.
Notes
- For added depth of flavor, consider browning the beef before adding it to the slow cooker.
- You can also add other vegetables like peas or green beans as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 6 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 28 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams