Comforting Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Dive into a bowl of pure comfort with this hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew, the ultimate one-pot meal perfect for chilly evenings. Tender chunks of seared beef chuck simmer low and slow for eight hours, soaking up rich flavors from a savory broth seasoned with garlic, thyme, rosemary, and Worcestershire sauce. Packed with wholesome vegetables like carrots, celery, golden potatoes, and sweet peas, this dish offers a delicious balance of protein and nutrients. The slow cooker does all the heavy lifting, leaving you with melt-in-your-mouth beef and perfectly cooked veggies in a luscious, velvety sauce. Serve this satisfying stew with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a warm, home-cooked meal that’s sure to please the whole family. Perfect for meal prep or cozy Sunday dinners, this recipe is as comforting as it gets!

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1-inch chunks
• 3 stalks celery stalks, sliced
• 4 medium golden potatoes, diced into 1-inch pieces
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Season the beef cubes with salt and pepper, then toss them in the flour to coat evenly.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch. Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the diced onion and cook for 2-3 minutes until softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant. Transfer the onion and garlic mixture to the slow cooker.

Step 4

Add the carrots, celery, and potatoes to the slow cooker, arranging them around the beef.

Step 5

In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, and the bay leaf. Pour the mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 7

About 30 minutes before the cooking time is up, stir in the frozen peas to heat through.

Step 8

Before serving, remove the bay leaf and discard. Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper, if needed.

Step 9

Serve the beef stew hot, garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2217.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	939.1

Total Fat 4.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 0.4g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5942.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 200.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.6g	0%
Total Sugars 33.7g
Protein 37.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 341.0mg	0%
Iron 13.1mg	0%
Potassium 4897.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 4.0%

Protein: 15.2%

Carbs: 80.8%