Description
A hearty crock pot beef stew packed with tender beef, carrots, potatoes, onion, and aromatic herbs. This easy slow‑cooker recipe delivers rich flavor in under 8 hours, perfect for busy families seeking comforting, nutritious meals.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into chunks
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Place the beef chunks at the bottom of the crock pot.
- Add the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, and chopped onion on top of the beef.
- Pour the beef broth over everything and season with dried thyme, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until the beef is tender.
Notes
- For richer flavor
- sear the beef briefly before adding to the crock pot. Adjust seasoning after cooking and let the stew rest 10 minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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