Spiced Beef Crock Pot Stew

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 3
Spiced Beef Crock Pot Stew with a thick, flavorful broth and tender beef
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Prep

20 min

Cook

8hr

Ready In

8hr 20min

Level

Very easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat , cut into 1 inch cubes
1 medium onion , peeled and quartered
4 whole cloves
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon bottled beef gravy , sauce
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon thyme
3/4 cup water
1/4 cup flour

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
300
Sugar
3g
Fat
10g
Spiced Beef Crock Pot Stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter evening. The rich, flavorful broth and tender chunks of beef will warm you up from the inside out. While this stew is not a quick meal to make, it is well worth the wait. The long, slow cooking time allows the flavors to meld together, resulting in a delicious and satisfying meal. Serve it with your favorite sides, such as bread or mashed potatoes, for a complete and hearty dinner.

Instructions

1.In a crock pot, add the beef cubes, onion, cloves, brown sugar, salt, beef gravy, red wine vinegar, bay leaf, thyme, and water.
2.Cover the crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
3.Remove the bay leaf and use a slotted spoon to transfer the beef and onions to a serving dish.
4.In a small mixing bowl, whisk together the flour and 1/2 cup of the broth from the crock pot. Pour the mixture back into the crock pot and stir to combine.
5.Cook on high for an additional 15-20 minutes, until the broth has thickened.
6.Serve the spiced beef stew hot with your choice of side dishes.

PROS

This hearty beef stew is flavorful and filling, perfect for a cold winter evening.

The ease of using a crock pot to prepare the dish means you can set it up in the morning and have dinner ready later in the day.

CONS

As with many beef dishes, this stew can be high in fat and calories.

It also requires a long cooking time, so it may not be suitable for a last minute dinner idea.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The beef in this stew provides a good source of protein and iron, both essential nutrients for maintaining good health.
Onions have anti-inflammatory properties and may help to reduce the risk of certain types of cancer.
Thyme has antibacterial properties and may help to boost the immune system.

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