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Slow Cooker Thick and Chunky Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Thick and Chunky Beef Stew for Cozy Nights

Enjoy the warmth of Slow Cooker Thick and Chunky Beef Stew, a nostalgic dish perfect for chilly nights.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Beef Stew
  • 2 pounds Lean Chuck Beef Cut into cubes
  • 1/4 cup Flour Or alternative for Whole30
  • 2 tablespoons Extra Virgin Olive Oil For browning beef
  • 2 stalks Celery Sliced
  • 3 large Carrots Chopped into large pieces
  • 1 cup Snap Peas Shelled
  • 4 medium Potatoes Chopped
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper Diced
  • 1 large Yellow Onion Chopped finely
  • 4 cloves Garlic Mince for aroma
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf Remove before serving
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme Or substitute with fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher/Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Freshly ground
  • 4 cups Beef Broth Low-sodium preferred
  • 1 cup Red Wine Optional
  • 1/4 cup Flat Parsley For garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Optional for thickness

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare the beef by placing cubed lean chuck beef in a bowl, sprinkle with flour, and toss to coat.
  2. Brown the beef in a skillet with olive oil over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes on each side, then transfer to slow cooker.
  3. Chop the vegetables (onion, bell pepper, celery, carrots) and mince the garlic.
  4. Combine browned beef with chopped vegetables in the slow cooker, add potatoes, broth, and seasonings.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours until beef is tender.
  6. Remove the bay leaf, adjust thickness if desired with mashed potatoes or tomato paste, and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 6gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 60mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 20mg

Notes

This stew is great for leftovers and can be portioned for freezing. Adjust seasoning according to taste and enjoy with crusty bread or almond flour cornbread.

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