Description
This Comforting Crockpot Beef Stew is a warm embrace in a bowl, featuring tender chunks of beef that melt in your mouth, surrounded by hearty vegetables. The rich, savory broth is infused with aromatic herbs, creating a flavor experience that is both comforting and satisfying.
Ingredients
Scale
- Beef: 2 pounds chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Vegetables:
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- Broth: 4 cups beef broth
- Seasonings:
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Thickener: 2 tablespoons cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons water (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the beef cubes over medium-high heat for about 5-7 minutes until they are browned on all sides.
- Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot and add the carrots, potatoes, onion, and celery.
- In a separate bowl, mix the beef broth, garlic, thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper, then pour over the beef and vegetables in the crockpot.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
- If you prefer a thicker stew, mix the cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
- Remove bay leaves before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Notes
- This stew can be made a day in advance; the flavors deepen overnight in the fridge.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
- For a gluten-free option, ensure the beef broth is gluten-free.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: main-dish
- Method: slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 milligrams
- Fat: 15 grams
- Saturated Fat: 5 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 4 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 80 milligrams
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