🥩 Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Beef Stew with Chuck Roast and Potatoes
A simple, hearty, and budget-friendly stew made with tender chuck roast and potatoes. Perfect for busy days—just set it and forget it.
🛒 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into large cubes
4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
2 cups beef broth
1 packet onion soup mix
(That’s it—only 5 ingredients!)
👨‍🍳 Instructions
Prep the beef
Cut the chuck roast into large chunks. Trim excess fat if needed.
Layer in slow cooker
Add potatoes and onion at the bottom. Place beef on top.
Season & pour
Sprinkle the onion soup mix evenly over the beef.
Pour beef broth over everything.
Cook
Low: 8 hours (best for extra tender meat)
High: 4–5 hours
Serve
Stir gently before serving. Taste and adjust salt if needed.
🔥 Pro Tips (Optional but Powerful)
For deeper flavor, sear the beef in a pan before adding to the slow cooker.
Add carrots or celery if you don’t mind going beyond 5 ingredients.
Want thicker stew? Mash a few potatoes at the end and stir.