Crockpot Beef Stew
A comforting and hearty beef stew made in a slow cooker, perfect for busy days or cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 500 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free Worcestershire sauce)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs tender beef chuck, cut into chunks
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 1 cup peas
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Combine the ingredients in a slow cooker: beef, carrots, potatoes, peas, onion, and garlic.
- Pour in the beef broth and Worcestershire sauce.
- Add thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
- Stir everything to combine, ensuring the beef is nestled among the vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Serve hot and enjoy your hearty stew!
Notes
For deeper flavor, brown the beef before adding it to the slow cooker. Customize with your favorite seasonal vegetables or substitute chicken for a lighter option.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 90mg