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Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew: Your Perfect Comfort Meal

A comforting and hearty beef stew made in a slow cooker, perfect for chilly days.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 packet 1 ounce onion soup mix
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 4 medium carrots sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes diced
  • 1 cup celery sliced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil for browning the beef

Method
 

  1. In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches and brown on all sides. Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker.
  2. In the slow cooker, add the onion soup mix, beef broth, carrots, potatoes, celery, garlic powder, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
  4. Remove the bay leaf before serving. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
  5. Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice, if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 3gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a thicker stew, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • Add a cup of frozen peas or green beans during the last 30 minutes of cooking for added color and nutrition.

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