Description

This Crock Pot Beef Stew is a hearty and comforting dish packed with protein, perfect for weeknight dinners. It’s an easy slow cooker recipe that combines tender beef with flavorful vegetables in a savory broth.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds beef chuck roast cubed

4 carrots sliced

3 medium potatoes cubed

1 medium onion chopped

3 cloves garlic minced

4 cups low-sodium beef broth

2 tablespoons tomato paste

1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

1 teaspoon dried thyme

2 bay leaves

1 teaspoon salt

1/2 teaspoon black pepper

1 tablespoon cornstarch optional

Instructions

In a large bowl, season the cubed beef chuck roast with salt and pepper. Place it in the slow cooker.
Add the sliced carrots, cubed potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic to the slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, mix together the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaves. Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables.
Cover the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender.
If you want to thicken the stew, mix cornstarch with a little cold water and stir it into the stew. Cook for an additional 30 minutes.
Remove the bay leaves before serving. Enjoy your hearty beef stew!

Notes

For added flavor, consider adding other vegetables like peas or green beans. You can also substitute the beef for chicken for a different twist.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bowl
Calories: 420 kcal
Sugar: 5 g
Sodium: 720 mg
Fat: 18 g
Saturated Fat: 7 g
Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 28 g
Fiber: 4 g
Protein: 35 g
Cholesterol: 95 mg

Keywords: Crock Pot Beef Stew, High-Protein, Slow Cooker, Classic Recipe, Hearty Stew