Description
A comforting and flavorful slow-cooked beef stew loaded with tender chunks of beef and hearty vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds stew meat
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 4 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon thyme
- 1 teaspoon rosemary
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Brown the Meat: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the stew meat and brown it on all sides for about 5-7 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Transfer the browned meat to the slow cooker. Add the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, thyme, rosemary, and tomato paste.
- Add Broth: Pour in the beef broth, ensuring that all ingredients are covered.
- Season: Season with salt and pepper according to your preference. Stir to combine all ingredients thoroughly.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 360-480 minutes, or until the meat and vegetables are tender.
- Serve Hot: Stir the stew gently before serving, and ladle into bowls.
Notes
Fresh ingredients yield the best flavors. Browning the meat enhances the overall taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 360 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg