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Slow Cooker Beef Stew⚓︎

Ultimate Slow Cooker Beef Stew⚓︎

Ultimate Slow Cooker Beef Stew made with chuck roast, Yukon potatoes and carrots for a rich beef stew that is perfect for the cold weather.Course Main CourseCuisine AmericanKeyword crock pot beef stew, slow cooker beef stewPrep Time 20 minutesCook Time 8 hoursTotal Time 8 hours 20 minutesServings 8 ServingsCalories 425 kcalAuthor Sabrina Snyder

Ingredients⚓︎

  • 3 pound chuck roast
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher salt
  • ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 yellow onion chopped
  • 4 carrots cut into 2 inch chunks
  • 4 Yukon potatoes chopped
  • 4 cups beef broth *
  • ¼ cup tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons flour

Instructions⚓︎

  1. Preheat an aluminum slow cooker insert or cast iron skillet on high heat.
  2. Season the beef with half the salt and all the pepper.
  3. Add to the skillet and brown on each side for 4-6 minutes or until deeply browned on each side.
  4. Remove the beef from the pan and add in the onions.
  5. Cook the onions for 3 minutes, stir then cook another 3 minutes.
  6. Into the slow cooker add the onions, carrots, potatoes, broth, second half of the salt, tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, garlic and Worcestershire sauce.
  7. Cut the beef into 2-3 inch chunks and add it to the slow cooker.
  8. Stir all the ingredients until well mixed and cook on low for 7 hours.
  9. In a small bowl mix the butter and flour and add it to the slow cooker and stir.
  10. Cook an additional hour or until thickened.

Recipe Notes⚓︎

*Alternately use a big scoop of Beef Better than Bouillon like I did in addition to water/stock. The extra beef flavor is fantastic.

Nutrition Facts

  • Ultimate Slow Cooker Beef Stew
  • Amount Per Serving (1 g)
  • Calories 425
  • Calories from Fat 198**%**
  • Daily Value*
  • Fat 22g 34%
  • Saturated Fat 10g 63%
  • Cholesterol 124mg 41%
  • Sodium 963mg 42%
  • Potassium 1204mg 34%
  • Carbohydrates 18g 6%
  • Fiber 3g 13%
  • Sugar 3g 3%
  • Protein 37g 74%
  • Vitamin A 5340IU 107%
  • Vitamin C 15.4mg 19%
  • Calcium 83mg 8%
  • Iron 7.1mg 39%*
  • Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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