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Slow Cooker Cowboy Stew

  • Author: Avery
  • Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Diet: Omnivore

Description

This Slow Cooker Cowboy Stew is a hearty, stick-to-your-ribs comfort meal perfect for chilly nights or busy days. Tender chunks of beef simmer low and slow with potatoes, carrots, and beans in a rich, savory broth. It’s an easy, one-pot dinner that fills the house with cozy aromas and feeds a hungry crowd with minimal effort.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 medium potatoes, diced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into pieces

Instructions

  1. In a large slow cooker, add the beef chuck, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
  2. Pour in the diced tomatoes with their juices and the beef broth. Add the Worcestershire sauce, chili powder, cumin, salt, and pepper.
  3. Stir everything together until the beef and vegetables are well coated with the seasonings and liquid.
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or on HIGH for 4–5 hours, until the beef is very tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  5. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen corn and the green beans. Cover and continue cooking until the vegetables are heated through and tender-crisp.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt, pepper, or chili powder if needed. Serve hot in bowls with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • For a slightly thicker stew, mash a few potato cubes against the side of the slow cooker during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Adjust the heat level by increasing or decreasing the chili powder, or add a pinch of cayenne for extra kick.
  • If your slow cooker runs hot, start checking the stew at the lower end of the cook time so the vegetables don’t over-soften.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Category: Main Course, Stew
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American, Western

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe
  • Calories: 350 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 780 mg
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 30 g
  • Fiber: 5 g
  • Protein: 27 g
  • Cholesterol: 90 mg

Keywords: cowboy stew, slow cooker cowboy stew, hearty beef stew, crockpot stew, comfort food, easy weeknight dinner

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