Are you looking for a delicious yet healthy slow cooker beef stew recipe? Look no further! Our comprehensive guide will help you create a flavorful and nutritious stew that's perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. With a focus on fresh, wholesome ingredients and simple cooking methods, our recipe steers clear of processed foods and excessive sodium. Instead, it relies on natural flavors and herbs to pack a punch of taste. So, gather your ingredients, prep your slow cooker, and get ready to embark on a culinary adventure that nourishes your body and soul.
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SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW I
A hearty, savory slow cooker stew with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs and spices. You won't be slow to say 'yum'!
Provided by BUCHKO
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 12h20m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
- Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 131.5 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 541.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g
SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW
This hearty Slow Cooker beef stew is loaded with tender meat and perfectly seasoned vegetables. Easy comfort food at its finest!
Provided by Geri
Categories Main Course
Time 8h10m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Season beef with salt and pepper to taste. Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium-high. Spritz with cooking spray, then sear beef until nicely browned, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mustard, and all of the spices.
- Add beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker. Mix with the seasoned broth to coat the veggies and beef. Add in the two bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low or 7-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours--until the beef is tender and almost falling apart.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the mixture into the slow cooker.
- Cover and cook on high for another 10 minutes, or until thickened.
- Turn off slow cooker and mix in peas. Let stand for a minute or two, just until peas thaw. Garnish with parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 kcal, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 663 mg, Protein 25 g, Sugar 4 g, Fiber 6 g, Carbohydrate 22 g, ServingSize 1 serving
HEALTHIER SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW I
This hearty and delicious stew is perfect for the rainy days of fall. By adding more vegetables and using reduced-sodium beef broth I make this recipe extra healthy for my family. Increasing the amount of garlic also helps ward off any colds!
Provided by MakeItHealthy
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 10h50m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Place beef in slow cooker. Mix together flour, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Pour over meat and stir to coat. Stir in garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, celery, and butternut squash.
- Cover and cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours or on High for 4 to 6 hours. Stir in escarole. Cover and cook until escarole is tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 468.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.1 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 21.3 g, Fiber 7.4 g, Protein 30.7 g, SaturatedFat 8.3 g, Sodium 340.8 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW
When there's a chill in the air, nothing beats this Crock-Pot beef stew. Seasoned with thyme and dry mustard, the hearty slow-cooker beef stew is chock-full of tender carrots, potatoes and meat. -Earnestine Wilson, Waco, Texas
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 7h25m
Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges
BEST OF ALL: SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW
I have tried many beef stew recipes from this site. This is the one! I took the best from each and got this no-fail version.
Provided by Bobbee Valentine
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beef Soup Recipes
Time 7h45m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Whisk flour, garlic salt, and black pepper together in a small bowl; pour into a large resealable plastic bag. Place stew beef in bag, seal the bag, and shake to coat beef to coat completely.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; saute coated beef in hot oil until browned on all sides, about 10 minutes. Stir onion into beef; saute until onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes. Pour beef and onions into a slow cooker.
- Stir beef broth, red wine, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl. Pour broth mixture into the same skillet and bring to a boil while scraping the browned bits of food off of the bottom of the skillet with a wooden spoon. Transfer broth mixture to the slow cooker.
- Mix potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, bay leaves, beef stew seasoning mix, and paprika into beef mixture.
- Cook on High for 1 hour. Reduce heat to Low and cook until meat is tender, 6 to 7 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 249.5 calories, Carbohydrate 21.5 g, Cholesterol 47.9 mg, Fat 8.2 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 19.3 g, SaturatedFat 2.4 g, Sodium 636.8 mg, Sugar 2.5 g
EASY BEEF STEW FOR THE SLOW COOKER
Very easy to prepare beef stew. Lots of flavor and quick to prepare.
Provided by Megan Croy Reed
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beef Soup Recipes
Time 6h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put beef in a slow cooker.
- Whisk water, gravy mix, and stew seasoning mix together in a bowl until no dry mix remains; add Worcestershire sauce and pour over the beef. Add tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion.
- Cook on High for 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1003.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
Tips:
- To save time, use pre-cut stew meat instead of whole pieces. - Brown the beef in a skillet before adding it to the slow cooker. This will help develop more flavor. - Add vegetables that have a long cooking time, such as carrots and potatoes, to the slow cooker earlier than vegetables that cook more quickly, such as peas and corn. - If you are using a thicker cut of beef, such as chuck roast, you may need to cook it for longer than the recommended time. - To thicken the stew, add a cornstarch slurry (equal parts cornstarch and water) to the stew in the last 30 minutes of cooking. - Serve the stew over rice, mashed potatoes, or egg noodles.Conclusion:
This healthier slow cooker beef stew is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a busy weeknight. It is also a great way to use up leftover beef. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious and hearty stew that the whole family will love. So next time you're looking for a comforting and flavorful meal, give this healthier slow cooker beef stew a try.
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