Description
Pioneer Woman’s Crockpot Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food that fills your home with warmth and rich aromas. With tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and fragrant herbs simmered to perfection, this dish transforms any meal into a cozy gathering. Perfect for chilly evenings or festive occasions, this hearty stew is sure to impress your family and friends!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium carrots, diced
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (or ½ tsp dried thyme)
- 10 whole peppercorns
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- 1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Chop the beef into cubes and dice the onions.
- 2. Sear the Meat: In a skillet over medium-high heat, brown the beef cubes in batches until all sides are seared.
- 3. Add Vegetables: Place chopped onions, minced garlic, carrots, and potatoes in the crockpot.
- 4. Add Seasonings: Sprinkle bay leaves, thyme, salt, and peppercorns over the vegetables.
- 5. Pour in Broth: Add the beef broth until just covered; stir gently.
- 6. Crock it Up: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until meat is fork-tender.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg