Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This hearty and delicious beef stew is the perfect meal to warm you up on a chilly evening. Beef, vegetables, and a delicious broth make for slow cooker bliss! Make now or assemble and toss in your freezer. Tip: 3 Onion Dip Mix brings robust onion flavour to your stew without the need for chopping (3 tbsp = 1 small onion).
Perfectly Balance Your Plate
Serve with 1 serving Leafy Green Salad on the side.
Ingredients
2 lbs (900 g) lean, cubed boneless stewing beef
2 cups each carrots, turnips, sweet potatoes, onions and celery, quartered or cut in 1 1/2" thick chunks
3 tbsp3 Onion Dip Mix, or French Onion Dip Mix
1 tbspLemon Dilly Dip Mix, or Oven Roast Seasoning, optional
Sea Salt, to taste
Black Pepper, to taste
4 cups beef broth, (just enough to cover)
Preparation
Make it now:
- Combine all ingredients in a slow cooker and stir gently.
- Cover and cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low setting.
Make it ahead and freeze:
- Place a large freezable bag standing open in a bowl; this will keep it in place when adding ingredients.
- Place all ingredients except broth in the bag, seal, and lay flat in the freezer.
- When ready to eat, remove from freezer at least 1 hour before cooking.
- Place contents in the slow cooker, add broth, cover, and cook for 4 hours on high or 8 hours on low setting.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: Calories 240, Fat 7 g (Saturated 2.5 g, Trans 0 g), Cholesterol 50 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Carbohydrate 21 g (Fiber 5 g, Sugars 8 g), Protein 23 g.
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