Description
Enjoy a hearty Crock Pot Beef Stew that’s perfect for busy days. Packed with protein from beef chuck and loaded with nutritious vegetables, this high-protein slow cooker classic is a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
2 pounds beef chuck roast cubed
4 carrots sliced
3 medium potatoes cubed
1 medium onion chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon cornstarch optional
Instructions
- In a large bowl, season the beef chuck roast with salt and black pepper.
- Place the beef in the Crock Pot along with the carrots, potatoes, onion, and garlic.
- In a separate bowl, mix the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and bay leaves, then pour over the meat and vegetables.
- Cover the Crock Pot and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- If desired, remove the lid during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the stew with cornstarch mixed in a little water.
Notes
Feel free to add any other vegetables you like, such as peas or green beans. For a richer flavor, sear the beef in a pan before adding it to the Crock Pot.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 30
- Category: Main Course
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 28 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 95 mg
Keywords: Crock Pot Beef Stew, High-Protein, Slow Cooker, Classic, Beef Stew Recipe