Published Saturday, January 9, 2021
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew. Courtesy USDA
Makes:6 servings
Prepare this in the morning and let it cook all day, so that you can enjoy a healthy and hearty dinner as soon as you walk in the door.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds stew meat (cut into 1 inch cubes)
- 1/4 cup flour (all purpose)
- salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
- 2 cups water
- 2 teaspoons beef bouillon (2 cubes)
- 1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
- 3 carrot (sliced)
- 3 potatoes (diced)
- 1 onion (chopped)
- 1 celery stalk (sliced)
- Add herbs as desired: bay leaf, basil, oregano, etc
Directions
- Place meat in slow cooker.
- Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and pour over meat; stir to coat.
- Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours or HIGH for 4 to 6 hours.
- Stir stew thoroughly before serving. If using bay leaf, discard before serving.
Source: Montana State University Extension Service.
Nutrition Information
Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (287g)
|
Nutrients |
Amount |
|---|---|
|
Total Calories |
282 |
|
Total Fat |
5 g |
|
Saturated Fat |
2 g |
|
Cholesterol |
68 mg |
|
Sodium |
216 mg |
|
Carbohydrates |
29 g |
|
Dietary Fiber |
4 g |
|
Total Sugars |
4 g |
|
Added Sugars included |
0 g |
|
Protein |
30 g |
|
Vitamin D |
0 mcg |
|
Calcium |
42 mg |
|
Iron |
3 mg |
|
Potassium |
833 mg |