Easy Italian Beef Stew (Crock Pot)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 14

Easy Italian Beef Stew recipe for a hearty dinner

by The Chefin Stew

Prep

10 min

Cook

8-10 hours

Ready In

8-10 hours

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 lbs boneless beef chuck roast
	2 medium onions , chopped
	1 large sweet red pepper , cut into chunks
	1 jar spaghetti sauce

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

387

Sugar

12g

Fat

26g

This Easy Italian Beef Stew recipe is a hearty and flavorful one-pot meal that is perfect for any occasion. The beef chuck is slowly cooked in a crock pot with onions, red peppers, and spaghetti sauce until it is tender and juicy. The result is a rich and deep flavor that’s perfect for cold winter nights. This recipe is easy to prepare, and the crockpot does all the work for you. You can also make it ahead of time, refrigerate and enjoy it the next day. This stew is a crowd-pleaser and is perfect for family dinners or feeding a large gathering. Serve it with a side of crusty bread and a salad for a complete meal.

Instructions

1.	Cut the beef chuck into cubes and season with salt and pepper.
2.	In a large skillet over medium high heat, brown the beef cubes until browned on all sides.
3.	Add the onions, red pepper, and spaghetti sauce to the skillet and stir to combine.
4.	Transfer the mixture to a crock pot and cook on low for 8-10 hours until the beef is tender and the stew is thickened.
5.	Serve hot with crusty bread and enjoy!

PROS

This beef stew is perfect for a cold winter night, with hearty beef and vegetables in a rich tomato sauce.

It’s easily cooked in a crock pot, which saves time and makes the meat super tender.

CONS

The red pepper might be too spicy for some people’s taste, but it can be omitted or replaced with a mild pepper.

The stew requires a long cooking time in a crock pot, so it’s not ideal for a quick weeknight meal.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Beef chuck is a good source of protein, iron, and zinc which are essential for building and maintaining a healthy body.
The tomatoes in the spaghetti sauce contain lycopene which has been linked to reducing the risk of certain types of cancer. The red pepper is high in vitamin C, which is an immune system booster.