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A bowl of healthier slow cooker beef stew.
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Healthier Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This Healthier Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a very simple yet hearty slow cooker stew with potatoes, carrots, turnips, parsnips, and herbs.
Course Main Course
Cuisine American, French
Keyword Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings 4 people
Calories 364kcal
Author Olivia Ribas

Ingredients

  • 1 medium onion finely chopped
  • 2 cups carrots cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 celery ribs chopped
  • 2 medium red potatoes cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 2 turnips cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 parsnip cut into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ cup tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 tablespoon dried parsley
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 dried bay leaves
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into bite-sized pieces
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
  • 2-3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley chopped, for garnishing
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Instructions

  • Place the onions, carrots, celery, red potatoes, turnips, parsnips, tomato paste, beef broth, dried thyme, dried parsley, oregano, and dried bay leaves into a large slow cooker.
  • Add the stew meat to a large bowl, and season liberally with salt and pepper. Toss the meat until it is fully coated, and set aside.
  • Over medium heat, heat the olive oil in a skillet.
  • Add the garlic, and sauté for about 30 seconds or until fragrant.
  • Add the meat, and let the beef cook without stirring for a few minutes to brown the meat on one side.
  • Stir, and repeat until all sides of the beef pieces are browned.
  • Add the browned beef to the slow cooker, and stir to combine with the vegetables.
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker, and cook on high for 5 hours. After 5 hours, taste the stew, and adjust the salt if needed. Garnish with fresh parsley.

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Notes

  • When browning the meat, you may have to do so in batches to avoid overcrowding the pot.
  • You can use low sodium beef broth if you're worried about the sodium.
  • Always brown the meat first as it adds a ton of flavour.
  • To store: Store leftover beef stew in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. 
  • To reheat: You can reheat the stew in the microwave or on the stovetop. 
  • To freeze: Freeze leftover stew in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat before enjoying. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/4 | Calories: 364kcal | Carbohydrates: 31.4g | Protein: 27.7g | Fat: 12.5g | Cholesterol: 66.9mg | Sodium: 825.1mg | Sugar: 13.9g