Slow Cooker Beef Stew
The perfect meal to warm you up when it’s cold outside
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp kosher salt
- ¾ tsp black pepper
- 2 ½ lbs boneless chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 4 tbsp olive oil, divided
- 1-12 oz can of light lager-style beer
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 3 bay leaves
- ¾ tsp dried thyme
- 3 large russet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 10 oz frozen peas
- 4 carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
Instructions
- Add flour, salt, and pepper to a gallon-sized resealable plastic bag and combine. Add the beef and seal the bag. Shake until the beef is coated in the flour and seasonings.
- Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Shaking off excess flour, add the beef and brown on all sides. You may need to do this in batches so as not to overcrowd your pan. Place the beef into the insert of a slow cooker.
- Add the remaining olive oil to the skillet. Add the onion and cook for about 5 minutes, until soft and translucent. Pour in the beer and scrape up any browned bits on the bottom of the pan. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, and thyme. Bring to a boil then pour over beef in the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours, until the beef is tender.
- With 45 minutes left of cooking time, add the potatoes, peas, and carrots, stirring to combine them with the beef. They should cook to fork tender in this time, but be sure to keep an eye on them so that they don’t overcook.
- Taste the stew for seasoning and adjust as necessary with salt and pepper before serving.
Notes
- The chuck roast can be replaced with another type of roast if needed.
- To make clean-up quicker, use a slow cooker liner.
- This is great served with warm crusty bread for dipping!
- Cut the onions and store them in an airtight container in the fridge.
- Prepare the carrots and store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Cut the roast into pieces and store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Nutrition
Calories: 439kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 98mg | Sodium: 852mg | Potassium: 1050mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5396IU | Vitamin C: 22mg | Calcium: 66mg | Iron: 5mg
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