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Crockpot Beef Stew

Hearty Crockpot Beef Stew for Cozy Family Dinners

Enjoy this Healthy Crockpot Beef Stew, a comforting dish filled with tender beef and vibrant vegetables, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 lbs Beef Stew Meat Use lean cuts for a healthier option
  • 2 tbsp Olive Oil Adds a healthy fat that enhances the stew's rich taste
  • 1 large Yellow Onion Chopped
  • 2 medium Carrots Chopped
  • 2 stalks Celery Chopped
  • 4 medium Red Potatoes Quartered
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced
  • 1 can Low-Sodium Crushed Tomatoes About 28 oz
  • 4 cups Low-Sodium Beef Broth Essential liquid base
  • 1 cup Non-Alcoholic Red Wine Substitute Or equal parts broth and cranberry juice
  • 2 leaves Bay Leaves Vital for adding herbal notes
  • 1 tbsp Dried Thyme Feel free to use fresh herbs
  • 1 tbsp Dried Rosemary Feel free to use fresh herbs
  • 1 tsp Smoked Paprika Regular paprika can be a milder alternative
  • to taste Salt Essential seasoning
  • to taste Pepper Essential seasoning
  • 2 tbsp Cornstarch Optional for thickening
  • 2 tbsp Cold Water To mix with cornstarch for thickening
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Crockpot
  • Skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Knife

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Trim excess fat from the beef stew meat and cut into uniform cubes. Season with salt and pepper.
  2. In a large skillet, heat olive oil, add beef cubes and sear until golden brown, then deglaze with red wine substitute.
  3. Layer chopped onions, carrots, and celery in the crockpot. Add minced garlic, seared beef, and quartered potatoes.
  4. Pour in crushed tomatoes and beef broth, combine well.
  5. Add bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, and smoked paprika. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  6. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  7. For thicker stew, mix cornstarch with cold water, stir into stew and cook on HIGH for an additional 10-15 minutes.
  8. Remove bay leaves, stir in chopped parsley, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

This stew is great for make-ahead meals and stores well in the fridge or freezer.

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