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Slow Cooker Thick and Chunky Beef Stew

Cozy Slow Cooker Thick and Chunky Beef Stew for Comfort Nights

Enjoy the warm comfort of Slow Cooker Thick and Chunky Beef Stew, a hearty blend of beef, vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 10 hours
Total Time 10 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 2 pounds Lean Chuck Beef or brisket/stew meat
  • 1/4 cup Flour use cassava/arrowroot for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 3 medium Carrots diced
  • 1 cup Snap Peas or green beans as substitute
  • 4 medium Potatoes any medium-sized variety, diced
  • 1 large Red Bell Pepper diced
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion chopped
  • 3 cloves Garlic Cloves minced
  • 1 leaf Bay Leaf remove before serving
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme or fresh thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher or Sea Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper adjust to taste
  • 4 cups Beef Broth use low-sodium
  • 1 cup Red Wine optional, or extra beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Flat Parsley for garnish
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste optional

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Begin by coating your lean chuck beef in flour, then heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the beef cubes for 4–5 minutes. Transfer to slow cooker.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté onion, garlic, carrots, and celery for about 5 minutes until fragrant. Then add to slow cooker with beef.
  3. Incorporate potatoes, snap peas, red bell pepper, thyme, bay leaf, broth, and optional wine into the slow cooker. Stir gently.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours until beef is tender. Avoid increasing heat for the best results.
  5. Remove bay leaf and optionally mash potatoes to thicken. Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving.
  6. Ladle into bowls, garnish with parsley, and serve with crusty bread or cornbread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 900mgFiber: 5gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Browning the beef adds depth and richness to the stew. Store leftovers in an airtight container; stew tastes better the next day.

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