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Slow Cooker Beef Stew


  • Author: Sofia
  • Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x

Description

A hearty, comforting dish defined by tender chunks of beef that melt in the mouth, surrounded by a rich, savory broth thickened with tomato sauce and earthy vegetables.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 2 pounds beef chuck (cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 4 large carrots (peeled and cut into ½-inch rounds)
  • 1 pound Yukon Gold or red potatoes (scrubbed and cut into 1-inch cubes)
  • 3 stalks celery (sliced into ½-inch pieces)
  • 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
  • 1 cup low-sodium beef broth
  • 1 medium yellow onion (diced)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • ½ teaspoon dried rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 leaf bay leaf
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  1. Cut beef into 1-inch cubes, peel and slice carrots, cube potatoes, dice onion, mince garlic, and slice celery.
  2. Layer beef, onion, and garlic in the slow cooker, then add carrots, potatoes, and celery.
  3. Pour in tomato sauce and beef broth, sprinkle with thyme, rosemary, salt, pepper, and bay leaf; add Worcestershire sauce.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  5. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 480 minutes
  • Category: Main Course
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 4g
  • Sodium: 600mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 30g
  • Fiber: 5g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg

Keywords: Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Reheat gently on the stove with a splash of broth if needed.