Red’s Crock Pot Beef Stew

Jun 09, 2023June 9, 20230 15
Hearty Red's Crock Pot Beef Stew for a cozy dinner
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Prep

20 min

Cook

8 hours

Ready In

8 hours and 20 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

2 lbs of cut beef
1/2 cup flour
salt & pepper
2 tablespoons oil ( any type that you like using )
2 tablespoons butter
8 ounces fresh mushrooms ( whole )
0.5 bag baby carrots
4 -5 small new potatoes , cut up
1 -2 onion , cut up large
2 cans beef broth
3 -4 tablespoons cilantro , chopped fine
2 -3 garlic cloves

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
6
Calories
408
Sugar
5g
Fat
20g
Red's Crock Pot Beef Stew is a classic comfort food dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. This hearty stew is filled with tender beef, flavorful mushrooms, sweet baby carrots, and creamy potatoes, making it a complete meal in one dish. With minimal hands-on cooking time, it's perfect for busy nights when you want a warm and satisfying dinner without spending hours in the kitchen. This stew can be customized easily, making it a versatile recipe that can be adapted to suit any taste preferences.

Instructions

1.In a large bowl, combine the cut beef, flour, salt, and pepper. Mix well to coat all the beef pieces evenly.
2.In a large skillet, heat oil and butter over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the beef pieces and brown on all sides.
3.Transfer the beef pieces to a crockpot. Add mushrooms, baby carrots, new potatoes, onions, beef broth, cilantro, and garlic cloves to the crockpot. Mix well to combine.
4.Cover the crockpot and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 5-7 hours.

PROS

This crockpot beef stew is easy to make and requires minimal hands-on cooking time.

The dish is hearty and filling, perfect for a cozy winter dinner.

It is also very customizable, as you can add any other vegetables or herbs that you prefer to the stew.

CONS

This beef stew can be high in calories and fat content depending on the beef cuts used.

It may not be suitable for people on a low-sodium diet as beef broth can be high in sodium.

It also requires a crockpot, which may not be available to everyone.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

The beef in this stew is a good source of protein, iron, and vitamin B12.
Carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which supports healthy eye function.
Mushrooms contain antioxidants and immune-boosting properties.

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