Description
Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew is the ultimate comfort food, transforming simple ingredients into a deliciously hearty meal. This rich stew features tender beef chuck, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs, simmered together to create an inviting aroma that warms both your home and your heart. Perfect for busy weeknights or cozy gatherings, this dish is easy to prepare and customizable to suit any taste or dietary needs.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast
- 3 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 medium Yukon gold potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Chop all vegetables (carrots, potatoes, onion) and mince the garlic.
- In a skillet over medium-high heat, sear the beef chuck roast on all sides until browned.
- Place the browned beef in the slow cooker and add chopped veggies, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, and pour in beef broth until submerged.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until tender.
- Remove bay leaves before serving hot with crusty bread or over rice.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 65mg