Slow Cooker Beef and Farro
Here is a hearty and healthy family meal with beef, vegetables, and farro.
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 531kcal
Ingredients
- 12 ounces beef cubes like shank, brisket, etc.
- 6 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil divided
- 1 onion medium, minced
- 1 cup farro dry
- 4 cups vegetable broth organic, low sodium preferred
- 1 potato big, cubed
- 1 carrot big, cubed
- 3/4 teaspoon salt divided
- 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper divided
Instructions
- Over medium heat, in a medium saucepan with 3 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil, sautè the onions for 1 minute.
- Add the beef and cook for 3 minutes or until they color. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon of the salt and half of the pepper.
- Transfer all the contents of the saucepan to the slow cooker.
- Add the farro, carrots, potatoes, vegetable broth, the remaining salt and pepper.
- Set on high for 3 hours.
- Before serving, drizzle with the remaining extra virgin olive oil.
Nutrition
Serving: 1.5cups | Calories: 531kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 25g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 11mg | Sodium: 225mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 21g |
| SmartPoints (Freestyle): 18
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 18
SmartPoints (Freestyle): 18