Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Stew
A comforting beef and vegetable stew, perfect for chilly nights, bringing warmth and nostalgia to your table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Total Time: 495 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: None
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-sized chunks
- 4 carrots, chopped
- 3 potatoes, cubed
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp thyme
Instructions
- Prep the beef by patting it dry and seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Chop the onions, carrots, and potatoes into uniform pieces.
- Layer the beef in the slow cooker, followed by the vegetables.
- Add the tomato paste and thyme, then pour in the beef broth.
- Set the slow cooker to low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
- Check for doneness by ensuring everything is tender.
- Serve in bowls and enjoy with crusty bread.
Notes
Consider garnishing with fresh parsley for a pop of color. Customize with your favorite vegetables or spices.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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