Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew: A Cozy Family Favorite Recipe
A warm and comforting hearty slow cooker beef stew that’s perfect for family gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 2 onions, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a large slow cooker, add the chuck roast cubes.
- Pour in the beef broth, then add carrots, onions, and garlic.
- Stir in tomato paste, thyme, paprika, and bay leaves.
- Add the diced potatoes on top, and season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until beef is tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, you can add a cornstarch slurry in the last hour of cooking.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or green beans.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 120mg
Keywords: Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew, Beef Stew Recipe, Family Recipes