Description
Slow-Cooked Aroma Delight is a rich, comforting beef stew packed with deep flavors. Tender beef, hearty potatoes, and carrots simmered to perfection in a savory broth, making it the perfect one-pot meal for family dinners or meal prep.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large chunks
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, cut into chunks
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine (optional)
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- ¼ cup water (for cornstarch slurry)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Season beef chunks with salt and pepper, then sear until browned on all sides.
- Transfer the beef to a slow cooker or Dutch oven.
- In the same pot, sauté onions until softened, then add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
- Pour in red wine, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
- Stir in tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, thyme, and rosemary.
- Add carrots, potatoes, diced tomatoes, and bay leaf to the slow cooker.
- Pour in beef broth, ensuring everything is submerged.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours (or HIGH for 4-5 hours) until the beef is fork-tender.
- Mix cornstarch and water in a small bowl, then stir into the stew in the last 30 minutes if a thicker consistency is desired.
- Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- Searing the beef before slow cooking enhances the flavor.
- For a leaner option, use beef brisket or sirloin.
- For a vegetarian version, replace beef with mushrooms and lentils.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
- Freeze portions for up to 3 months.
- Reheat on the stovetop with a splash of broth to refresh flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Slow-Cooked Aroma Delight, beef stew, slow cooker recipe, comfort food, hearty dinner, one-pot meal, easy stew recipe
