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Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
20 min prep time
8 hr cook time
5servings
Recipe by
Lara Rondinelli Hamilton, RD, LDN, CDE and Jennifer Bucko Lamplough
Source
The Diabetes Cookbook
Photo by
Adobe Stock
How to Make Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
Searing beef on the stovetop adds a few minutes to your slow cooker routine, but it’s well-worth the payoff in flavor. Serve this stew with a side of steamed green beans for a balanced weeknight meal that makes your kitchen smell inviting all day long.
20 min prep time
8 hr cook time
5servings
1 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Place the flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef and toss to coat.
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Add oil to a pan over high heat. Add beef and sauté for 6-8 minutes, turning frequently until evenly browned.
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Transfer beef and all remaining ingredients to a large slow cooker.
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Cover and cook in slow cooker on low for 8 hours.
Nutrition facts
5 Servings
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Serving Size
1 cup
- Amount per serving Calories 280
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Total Fat
7g
- Saturated Fat 2g
- Cholesterol 60mg
- Sodium 400mg
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Total Carbohydrate
32g
- Dietary Fiber 6g
- Total Sugars 9g
- Protein 26g
- Potassium 1037mg
- Phosphorous 275mg
Ingredients
flour
3 tbsp
beef stew meat ( visible fat trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 lbs
olive oil
1 tbsp
low sodium beef broth
3 cup
water
1 cup
carrots (chopped)
6 large
white (button) mushrooms (chopped)
8 oz
sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
1 large
onion(s) (diced)
1 med
dried thyme
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp
Reviews & Ratings
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I caramelized the onions, along with a stalk of celery, and added a crushed garlic clove. I also added two bay leaves and a stalk of rosemary while slow cooking. I removed the rosemary and bay leaves before serving.
To be stew-like, you will also need to thicken it a bit more at the end of the cooking process.
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If I do this with the added green beans, I’ll add at least a 1/2 cup more water or broth, maybe up to a cup. I would have liked more “pot liquor” to my stew than I got. I think it would have been the perfect amount had I not added the extra vegetable. I know I will fix this again, and I would encourage anyone to try this.