Description
Warm up your evenings with this Easy Beef Stew, featuring tender chunks of beef swimming in a savory broth infused with hearty vegetables. This crockpot recipe is perfect for busy weeknights, allowing rich flavors to develop as it simmers. Gather your family around the table and enjoy each comforting spoonful that brings back memories of laughter and warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, quartered
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, add a splash of oil. Season beef with salt and pepper; sear until golden brown on all sides (about 3-4 minutes per side).
- Add onions and garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant (2-3 minutes).
- Transfer beef, onions, and garlic to the crockpot. Layer in carrots, potatoes, celery, and any additional veggies.
- In a bowl, mix beef broth with tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaves. Pour over ingredients in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Before serving, stir gently and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (245g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg