Mediterranean Beef Stew (Crock Pot)

May 10, 2023May 10, 20230 3

A hearty and flavorful Mediterranean beef stew cooked in a crock pot

by The Chefin Stew

Prep

10 min

Cook

6 hours

Ready In

6 hours 10 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	2 medium zucchini , cut into bite size chunks
	1 lb beef stew meat
	2 cans Italian-style diced tomatoes ( do not drain )
	1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
	1 cinnamon sticks ( or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

348

Sugar

Fat

20g

This Mediterranean beef stew is a hearty and flavorful dish cooked with beef stew meat, zucchini, canned tomatoes, and spices such as cinnamon. Crockpot cooking makes this dish a fuss-free meal that is perfect for a busy day or when you want to spend more time enjoying your day. The spices add deep flavor to this stew, making it a comforting meal to be enjoyed on a cool evening. This beef stew can be served on its own for a light meal or over rice or with crusty bread for a more filling meal that will leave you satisfied.

Instructions

1.	Place the beef stew meat, zucchini chunks, canned tomatoes, ground pepper, and cinnamon stick (or ground cinnamon) into a slow cooker.
2.	Stir well to combine all ingredients.
3.	Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is tender.
4.	Once cooked, remove the cinnamon stick and discard.
5.	Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.

PROS

This Mediterranean beef stew is packed with flavor and is easy to prepare.

Cooked in a crockpot, it requires minimal effort and is perfect for a busy weeknight dinner or a lazy weekend meal.

The use of zucchini adds a healthy serving of vegetables to this hearty stew.

CONS

Beef stew meat contains a significant amount of fat, which can make this dish high in calories.

While the use of canned tomatoes makes the preparation of this dish quicker, it may contain added preservatives.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The use of zucchini in this recipe provides a good source of vitamin C, potassium, and fiber.
Beef stew meat contains high-quality protein and essential vitamins and minerals such as iron and vitamin B12.