Description
This hearty beef stew is slow-cooked to perfection, combining tender beef with flavorful vegetables in a rich broth. Perfect for a cozy meal any time of the year.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 large carrots (sliced)
- 1 large onion (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional, can substitute with more broth)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- to taste Salt and pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 cup frozen peas (added in the last 30 minutes)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium heat, add olive oil and sear the beef cubes until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the browned beef to the crockpot.
- In the same skillet, sauté the chopped onion and garlic until the onion is translucent.
- Add the onion and garlic to the crockpot.
- Layer the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and frozen peas over the beef and onions in the crockpot.
- Combine the beef broth, red wine, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper in a bowl and stir well.
- Pour the mixture over the ingredients in the crockpot and stir gently to combine.
- Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours.
- Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary.
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley.
Notes
- Feel free to adjust the vegetables based on your preference.
- This stew tastes even better the next day.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: beef stew, crockpot beef, cozy meal, hearty stew