February 28, 2021 admin

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This Healthier Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a very simple yet hearty slow cooker stew with potatoes, carrots, turnips, parsnips, and herbs.

Calories 31.4 g, Protein 27.7g, Carbohydrates 31.4g, Fat 12.5g

  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 2 cups carrots, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 2 stalks celery
  • 2 medium red potato, cut into bite size pieces
  • 2 turnips, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1 parsnip, cut into bite sized pieces
  • 1/2 cup tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tbs dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into bite size pieces
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 2 tbs extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic
  • 1 tbs fresh parsley, chopped for garnishing

  1. Place the onions, carrots, celery, red potatoes, turnips, parsnips, tomato paste, beef broth, dried thyme, dried parsley, oregano, and dried bay leaves into a large slow cooker.

  2. Add the stew meat to a large bowl and season liberally with salt and pepper. Toss the meat until it is fully coated, and set aside.

  3. Over medium heat, heat the olive oil in a skillet.

  4. Add the garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.

  5. Add the meat, and let the beef cook without stirring for a few minutes to brown the meat on one side.

  6. Stir, and repeat until all sides of the beef pieces are browned.

  7. Add the browned beef to the slow cooker, and stir to combine with the vegetables.

  8. Place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on high for 5 hours. After 5 hours, taste the stew, and adjust the salt if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley.