Description
A hearty and flavorful slow cooker beef stew that is perfect for a comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large bowl, season the beef with salt and pepper.
- In a skillet, brown the beef on all sides over medium heat.
- Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, and herbs to the slow cooker.
- Stir in the beef broth and tomato paste.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with cold water and stir into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or green beans.
- This stew can be made a day in advance and reheated for best flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Beef Stew, Beef Stew Recipe, Comfort Food