Description
A comforting creamy stew made with tender beef, hearty vegetables, and rich broth, perfect for chilly evenings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 4 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, potatoes, onions)
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prep the ingredients: Trim excess fat from the beef and cut into bite-sized pieces. Peel and chop the carrots and potatoes into chunks; slice the onions; mince the garlic.
- Layer in the slow cooker: Place beef at the bottom, add vegetables on top, and sprinkle with garlic, salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Add liquids and seasoning: Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, stir gently to distribute.
- Slow-cook to tenderness: Cover and cook on low for 6–8 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are soft.
- Finish with cream: Stir in heavy cream 30 minutes before serving, re-cover and continue cooking until warmed through.
- Serve and enjoy: Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.
Notes
For a lighter option, substitute half-and-half or whole milk for the heavy cream. Ensure to add it during the last 30 minutes to avoid curdling.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 420 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 500
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: slow cooker, creamy stew, comfort food, beef stew