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Ultimate Slow Cooker Beef Stew
5 from 288 votes

Ultimate Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This beef stew uses browned chuck roast, carrots, Yukon potatoes, and a blend of seasonings and broth, slow-cooked for hours to develop tender chunks and a thick, flavorful gravy. The stew is hearty and comforting with a balanced mix of meat, vegetables, and herbs.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Total Time
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 425 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 pound chuck roast , boneless
  • 1 teaspoon  kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper coarse ground
  • 1 yellow onion , chopped
  • 4 carrot peeled and cut into 2 inch chunks
  • 4 yukon potatoes , cut into 2 inch chunks
  • 4 cups beef broth *
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 1 bay leaf dried
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 4 cloves garlic , minced
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 tablespoons butter unsalted
  • 2 tablespoons flour

Instructions

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  1. Preheat a large skillet or aluminum slow cooker insert 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. Cut the beef into 2-3 inch chunks and add it to the slow cooker.
  6. Cook the onions for 3 minutes, stir then cook another 3 minutes.
  7. Into the slow cooker add the onions, carrots, potatoes, broth, second half of the salt, tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, garlic and Worcestershire sauce.
  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.

Notes

  • Using Beef Better than Bouillon instead of broth enhances the stew’s beef flavor.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 425kcal (21%) Carbohydrates 18g (6%) Protein 37g (74%) Fat 22g (34%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Cholesterol 124mg (41%) Sodium 963mg (40%) Potassium 1204mg (26%) Fiber 3g (12%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 5340IU (107%) Vitamin C 15.4mg (17%) Calcium 83mg (8%) Iron 7.1mg (39%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8 Servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 425

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 425kcal 21%
Carbohydrates 18g 6%
Protein 37g 74%
Fat 22g 34%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Cholesterol 124mg 41%
Sodium 963mg 40%
Potassium 1204mg 26%
Fiber 3g 12%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 5340IU 107%
Vitamin C 15.4mg 17%
Calcium 83mg 8%
Iron 7.1mg 39%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.