Description
Pioneer Woman’s Crockpot Beef Stew is your ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. This savory stew combines tender beef, fresh vegetables, and a rich broth, creating a nostalgic experience that warms both heart and home with every bite. With minimal prep time, simply toss ingredients into the crockpot and let them meld together while you unwind. Perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep, this hearty dish promises to be a family favorite you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2–3 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 4 medium carrots, chopped into thick chunks
- 2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 2 sprigs fresh thyme)
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat until golden; transfer to a crockpot.
- Add carrots, potatoes, onions, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and beef broth to the crockpot.
- Sprinkle thyme and add bay leaves; season with salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving; garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg