Description
Crock Pot Beef Stew is a classic, comforting dish that warms the heart and soul, perfect for chilly days.
Ingredients
- Beef chuck: 2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Carrots: 4 medium, peeled and sliced
- Potatoes: 4 medium, peeled and diced
- Onions: 2 medium, chopped
- Garlic: 4 cloves, minced
- Beef broth: 4 cups
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
- Worcestershire sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Dried thyme: 1 teaspoon
- Bay leaves: 2
- Salt and pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 2 tablespoons for browning the beef
Instructions
- Prepare all ingredients by washing, peeling, and cutting vegetables.
- Brown the beef in olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.
- Layer the browned beef, carrots, potatoes, onions, and garlic in the Crock Pot.
- Mix beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and bay leaves, then pour over the ingredients in the Crock Pot.
- Set the Crock Pot to low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-6 hours.
- Adjust seasoning before serving and remove bay leaves.
- Ladle into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread or salad.
Notes
- Do not skip the browning step for enhanced flavor.
- Avoid overcrowding the Crock Pot for even cooking.
- Check seasoning before serving and adjust as needed.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8-10 hours on low or 4-6 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Crock Pot, Beef Stew, Comfort Food, Slow Cooker