Crock Pot Low-Fat Beef Stew
Beef stew is a favorite for the slow cooker, and this delicious low-fat beef stew recipe is no exception.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 264kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean beef stew meat cubed in about 1-inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons flour for coating the beef
- 1 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper divided
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 1 cup red wine optional non-alcoholic wine or vegetable broth
- 1 onion medium, coarsely chopped
- 1 garlic clove minced
- 2 potatoes medium, peeled and cubed
- 2 carrots medium, peeled and sliced
- 2 celery stalks coarsely chopped
- 1/2 cup red peppers diced
- 6 thyme sprigs remove leaves from 4 sprigs
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 cups beef broth fat-free and low-sodium
- 14 ounces fire-roasted diced tomatoes can
Instructions
- Coat the beef with the flour then shake off the excess then sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon black pepper.
- Over medium heat, in a saucepan with extra-virgin olive oil, brown the floured beef then pour in the wine. Cook until sauce is slightly thickened and alcohol aroma is gone, about 5 minutes. Transfer the beef and its sauce to the crock pot.
- In the crock pot, add onion, garlic, potatoes, carrots, celery, red peppers, leaves from 4 thyme sprigs, bay leaves, broth, tomatoes, and the remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high 4 - 6 hours. Garnish with the remaining two thyme sprigs.
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 264kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 42mg | Sodium: 214mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 4g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 7