Comforting Crockpot Beef Stew: Easy Recipe for Warm Family Meals
A cozy and heartwarming beef stew made in a slow cooker, perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine beef, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Heat oil in a skillet and brown the beef on all sides.
- Transfer beef to the crockpot and add broth, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Stir well to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Adjust seasoning to taste before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, consider adding a bay leaf during cooking.
- Serve with crusty bread for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Comforting Crockpot Beef Stew