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Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe
This Slow Cooker Beef Stew is such a comforting soup made by simmering beef and vegetables, in a crockpot to make a tender and savory soup.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
4 hrs 20 mins
Total Time
4 hrs 30 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 415 kcal
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp extra light olive oil or high heat cooking oil
- 3 lb beef chuck roast cut into 2 inch cubes
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 4 large carrots cut into bite size pieces
- 1 lb yukon potatoes cut into bite size pieces
- 1/3 cup apple cider juice (NOT vinegar)
- 3 tbsp tomato paste
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 tbsp fine sea salt or added to taste
- 2 bay leaves
- parsley finely chopped, to serve
Instructions
- Preheat a skillet with oil. Once the oil is hot, add the beef in a single layer and saute until browned on both sides. Don't crowd the pan and cook beef in batches if needed. Remove and set aside.
- In the same skillet, sauté the onion until lightly browned, adding more oil if needed.
- Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker. Set it on high for 4 hours or on low for 7 hours.
- Remove bay leaves, season to taste, and serve garnished with parsley if desired.
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Notes
- Slow Cooker beef stew can be made ahead, refrigerated or frozen and reheated later. Try preparing it the night before and follow these tips for storing and serving.
- Refrigerate: Refrigerate cooled stew in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Freeze: Once cooled, store the stew in an airtight container in the freezer for up to 4 months, leaving an inch of space in the container for expansion.
- How to Reheat: Thaw overnight, and then warm in a pot over medium heat until heated through.
Nutrition Information
Calories
415kcal
(21%)
Carbs
17g
Protein
36g
(72%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
9g
(45%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
12g
Trans Fat
1g
Cholesterol
117mg
(39%)
Sodium
1248mg
(52%)
Potassium
1176mg
(34%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
4g
(8%)
Vitamin A
5213IU
(104%)
Vitamin C
15mg
(17%)
Calcium
54mg
(5%)
Iron
4mg
(22%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 415
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 415kcal | 21% |
| Carbs | 17g | |
| Protein | 36g | 72% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 12g | 60% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 117mg | 39% |
| Sodium | 1248mg | 52% |
| Potassium | 1176mg | 25% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 5213IU | 104% |
| Vitamin C | 15mg | 17% |
| Calcium | 54mg | 5% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.