Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with our Beef Potato Slow Cooker recipe. This dish features tender beef chuck roast, fluffy Yukon Gold potatoes, and vibrant vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this slow-cooked masterpiece will fill your home with mouthwatering aromas and warm hearts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, diced
- 3 large carrots, cut into thick chunks
- 1 large sweet onion, chopped
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
Instructions
- Sear the beef: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef chuck roast until browned on all sides (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- Add vegetables: Place onions and garlic in the slow cooker after removing the beef; sauté until fragrant.
- Layer ingredients: Arrange potatoes and carrots around onions; season with salt, pepper, and thyme.
- Pour broth: Carefully add beef broth until ingredients are just covered.
- Set cooking time: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
- Serve & enjoy: Stir gently before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: For added flavor, marinate the beef overnight before cooking. Feel free to substitute potatoes with sweet potatoes or add other root vegetables. Experiment with spices like paprika or cumin for a flavor twist.
