Slow Cooker Loaded Beef Stew
Packed with nutrients and stupendous flavors, this beef stew is a winner.
Servings: 8 people
Calories: 274kcal
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 pound lean beef stew meat cubed in about 1 inch pieces
- 2 tablespoons flour for coating the beef
- 1 cup red wine optional non-alcoholic wine or vegetable broth
- 5 red potatoes cubed
- 1 white onion diced
- 1 cup carrots sliced
- 1 cup celery sliced
- 1 1/2 cup mushrooms sliced
- 1 cup peas fresh or frozen
- 4 garlic cloves minced
- 1/4 cup tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons horseradish
- 2 cups beef broth low-sodium
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 thyme sprigs fresh
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions
- Heat oil in frying pan over medium-high. Toss meat in flour then add to pan. Brown on all sides for about two minutes—meat doesn’t have to be cooked through, just get a nice crust on it! Add wine and stir it to loosen the bits off the bottom of the pan. Lower heat to medium and simmer for 5 minutes.
- Add the meat, pan sauce, and all the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours, or high for 4 to 5 hours. Remove the bay leaves and thyme, and serve!
Nutrition
Serving: 1cup | Calories: 274kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 532mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 7g |
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 8