Description
This slow-cooked beef stew is the ultimate cozy comfort food. Packed with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and a savory broth, it’s the perfect make-ahead dinner for family or weekend gatherings. Easy to prepare and rich in flavor, it’s a nourishing dish you’ll return to all season long.
Ingredients
2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
2 tbsp olive oil
4 carrots, diced
3 celery stalks, diced
4 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cubed
1 large yellow onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
4 cups beef broth
1 cup dry red wine (optional)
1 tsp dried thyme
2 bay leaves
Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
1 cup frozen peas (optional)
Fresh parsley or thyme for garnish
Instructions
1. Trim and cube beef if needed. Pat dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides. Set aside.
3. In the same pan, sauté onion and celery for 3-4 minutes. Add garlic and cook 1 minute.
4. Deglaze with wine or broth, scraping up browned bits.
5. Add seared beef, sautéed veggies, carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, broth, thyme, and bay leaves to slow cooker. Stir to combine.
6. Cook on LOW for 8 hours (or HIGH for 4–5 hours), until beef is tender.
7. Add peas in final 15–30 minutes. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper.
8. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs. Pair with bread or mashed potatoes.
Notes
For a thicker stew, mash some potatoes into the broth near the end or stir in a flour slurry.
To freeze: cool completely, portion into airtight containers, and freeze for up to 3 months.
Leftovers taste even better the next day reheat gently on stovetop with a splash of broth.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 690mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: slow-cooked beef stew, hearty beef stew, beef stew slow cooker