Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this Slow Cooker Beef Stew, a dish that transforms simple ingredients into a heartwarming meal. Tender chunks of beef chuck roast simmer alongside baby potatoes, sweet carrots, and pearl onions in a rich and savory broth, making it perfect for family dinners or cozy nights in. With minimal effort required, this hands-off recipe allows flavors to meld beautifully over hours of cooking, resulting in a stew that’s bursting with flavor and nutrition. Top it off with fresh parsley for a vibrant finish that enhances both its taste and presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 pound baby gold potatoes
- 1 pound carrots
- 1 cup pearl onions
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish
Instructions
- Toss beef chunks with flour, salt, and pepper in a bowl.
- Transfer the floured beef to the slow cooker. Add potatoes, carrots, pearl onions, garlic, tomato paste, and Worcestershire sauce.
- Pour beef broth over the mixture and stir gently.
- Cover and cook on Low for 7-8 hours or High for 3-4 hours until beef is tender.
- Serve in bowls or directly from the slow cooker; garnish with parsley.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg