Name: Nutritious Slow Cooker Beef Stew for Busy Weeknights
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs Lean Beef Stew Meat (cut into 1-inch cubes); 1 tablespoon Olive Oil; 1 large Yellow Onion (diced); 3 cloves Garlic (minced); 4 Carrots (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces); 4 Celery Stalks (cut into 1-inch pieces); 1.5 lbs Small Red Potatoes (quartered); 1 28-oz can Low-Sodium Crushed Tomatoes; 4 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth; 1 cup Non-Alcoholic Red Wine Substitute; 2 Bay Leaves; 1 tablespoon Dried Thyme; 1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary; 1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika; Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste); 2 tablespoons Cornstarch; 2 tablespoons Cold Water; ½ cup Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

Description

My Go-To Healthy Crockpot Beef Stew is a flavorful, nutritious dinner option that practically makes itself in a slow cooker.

Ingredients

2 lbs Lean Beef Stew Meat (cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 tablespoon Olive Oil
1 large Yellow Onion (diced)
3 cloves Garlic (minced)
4 Carrots (peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces)
4 Celery Stalks (cut into 1-inch pieces)
1.5 lbs Small Red Potatoes (quartered)
1 28-oz can Low-Sodium Crushed Tomatoes
4 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth
1 cup Non-Alcoholic Red Wine Substitute
2 Bay Leaves
1 tablespoon Dried Thyme
1 teaspoon Dried Rosemary
1 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Salt and Freshly Ground Black Pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
2 tablespoons Cold Water
½ cup Fresh Parsley (chopped, for garnish)

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Instructions

Step: Prep your ingredients by trimming and cubing the beef, chopping all the vegetables and mincing the garlic; measure out your liquids and seasonings.
Step: Brown the beef in a skillet with olive oil until deeply golden on all sides and deglaze the pan with your liquid substitute.
Step: Layer the vegetables, garlic, browned beef, and potatoes into your slow cooker.
Step: Pour the crushed tomatoes and beef broth over everything.
Step: Season the stew generously with bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, then give it a gentle stir to combine.
Step: Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until the beef is incredibly tender and vegetables are soft.
Step: Thicken the stew, if desired, by whisking in a cornstarch slurry during the last few minutes of cooking until it reaches your preferred consistency.
Step: Remove the bay leaves, taste for seasoning, stir in half the fresh parsley, and serve hot, garnished with the remaining parsley.

Notes

Optional: Add a pinch of red pepper flakes for a touch of warmth.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6 hours
Category: Dinner
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 350 kcal
Sugar: 8 g
Sodium: 600 mg
Fat: 10 g
Saturated Fat: 3 g
Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
Trans Fat: 0 g
Carbohydrates: 30 g
Fiber: 5 g
Protein: 40 g
Cholesterol: 80 mg