Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Slow Cooker Beef Stew is a hearty and comforting meal that simmers slowly, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. This hands-off cooking method results in tender beef and perfectly cooked vegetables, making it a go-to recipe for busy days.
Qualities:
- Convenient: Prepare it in the morning and come home to a delicious meal ready to serve.
- Flavorful: Slow cooking enhances the flavors, making each bite rich and savory.
- Nutritious: Packed with protein and vegetables, it's a wholesome choice for any dinner.
Preparation Time:
120 min
Difficulty:
Novice
Ingredients:
- 250g of beef stew meat
- 100g of carrots, sliced
- 100g of potatoes, diced
- 50g of celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 250ml of beef broth
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon of dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Kitchen Tools Needed:
- slow cooker
- cutting board
- knife
- measuring cups
- stirring spoon
Instructions:
- Start by preparing the ingredients: slice the carrots, dice the potatoes, chop the celery, and onion, and mince the garlic.
- In a slow cooker, add the beef stew meat and season it with salt and pepper.
- Layer the sliced carrots, diced potatoes, chopped celery, chopped onion, and minced garlic over the beef in the slow cooker.
- In a separate bowl, mix the beef broth, tomato paste, dried thyme, and bay leaf together.
- Pour the broth mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it on low heat for about 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for about 3 to 4 hours until the meat and vegetables are tender.
- Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and serve the beef stew hot.
Macros:
- Total Calories: 425kcal
- Carbs: 30g
- Proteins: 40g
- Fats: 15g