Comfort in a Bowl: Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This easy beef stew recipe isn’t just a meal; it’s a complete healthy comfort food experience. With tender beef, this hearty stew offers a wonderful blend of flavors, perfect for these cold winter months.
Servings: 8 people
Equipment
- 1 Slow Cooker, 6 quart or larger
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 2 lbs chuck roast, cut into 1 1/2 inch cubes
- 1 lb yellow potatoes
- 4 medium carrots, washed, peeled, and chopped
- 1 lb sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 1 sweet onion, diced
- 2 1/2 cups low sodium beef broth
- 1 cup V8 vegetable juice
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 bay leaves
- sea salt and fresh ground black pepper, to taste
- 3 tbsp all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped parsley, for garnish optional
Instructions
- Season the cubed chuck roast with salt and fresh ground black pepper
- In a large skillet, heat the extra virgin olive oil over medium-high heat
- Add cubed chuck roast to the preheated skillet and brown on all sides
- In the slow cooker, layer the browned chuck roast, chopped yellow potatoes, carrots, sweet potatoes, and diced onion
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the beef broth, V8, tomato paste, coconut aminos, thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, and bay leaves.
- Pour your liquid over the meat and vegetables in the slow cooker.
- Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, until the meat is tender and has reached a minimum internal temperature of 145°F (62.8°C).
- In the final hour of cooking, sprinkle the all purpose flour evenly over the stew, stirring gently to thicken the broth.
- To serve, ladle the stew into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley for a burst of color and flavor, and serve with your favorite crusty bread or dinner rolls and butter.
Notes
Storing Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or 2-3 months in the freezer, so that next time you’re craving a comforting meal, but don’t have time to cook, just pull a container out of the freezer, thaw, and enjoy! this stew reheats beautifully, allowing you to enjoy the rich flavors with minimal effort on those busy nights.