Description

A hearty slow‑cooker beef stew perfect for cool fall evenings. Tender beef, carrots, potatoes, and aromatic thyme create a comforting, nutrient‑rich bowl. Ideal for families, this easy recipe uses simple pantry staples and delivers rich, savory flavor in just eight hours, making it a go‑to weeknight dinner or weekend gathering dish.

Ingredients

Scale

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into cubes
4 cups beef broth
3 large carrots, sliced
3 potatoes, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon butter

Instructions

Heat butter in a skillet over medium‑high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides, then transfer to the crockpot.
In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic until translucent, about three minutes. Add the mixture to the crockpot.
Add carrots, potatoes, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper. Pour beef broth over everything, ensuring the ingredients are just covered.
Cover and cook on low for eight hours (or high for four hours) until the beef is tender.
Remove the bay leaves, taste, and adjust seasoning before serving.

Notes

For extra depth
brown the meat in batches to avoid steaming. Adjust seasoning after cooking. Leftovers taste even better after a night in the refrigerator.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 8 hours
Category: Stew
Method: Slow Cooker
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 6 servings
Calories: 350
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 4g
Unsaturated Fat: 6g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 4g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg

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