Description
Experience the comforting warmth of this Crock Pot Beef Stew, where tender beef melds with vibrant vegetables in a savory broth. Perfect for busy days, simply toss in your ingredients and let the slow cooker do the work. This hearty dish brings family and friends together around the table, transforming ordinary meals into cherished moments.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped
- 1 large sweet onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown beef cubes in a skillet over medium-high heat with a bit of oil until seared on all sides. Season with salt and pepper.
- Sauté onions and garlic in the same skillet until translucent.
- Layer browned beef, carrots, potatoes, and any additional veggies in the slow cooker.
- Pour in beef broth and red wine until ingredients are just covered.
- Add thyme and bay leaves; stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 560mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 90mg