Slow Cooker Beef Stew: Easy Comfort Food for Cozy Nights
A hearty and comforting slow cooker beef stew that’s perfect for cozy evenings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine beef, broth, carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
- Stir everything to combine, then cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or until the beef is tender.
- If you prefer a thicker stew, mix cornstarch with a little water and stir it into the stew in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and serve hot.
Notes
- Add a splash of red wine for extra flavor.
- For added nutrition, include your favorite vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Beef Stew