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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This hearty Slow Cooker beef stew is loaded with tender meat and perfectly seasoned vegetables. Easy comfort food at its finest!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 10 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 325kcal
Author: Geri

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds lean beef roast, cut into 1-inch chunks (top round, bottom round, or sirloin will work)
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
  • 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2 inch pieces
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups fat-free beef broth
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire suace
  • 1 tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 2 tsp dijon mustard
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1/2 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 large bay leaves
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
  • fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  • Season beef with salt and pepper to taste. Heat a large nonstick skillet on medium-high. Spritz with cooking spray, then sear beef until nicely browned, about 2-3 minutes. Set aside.
  • In a 6-quart slow cooker, whisk together beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, mustard, and all of the spices.
  • Add beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker. Mix with the seasoned broth to coat the veggies and beef. Add in the two bay leaves.
  • Cover and cook on low or 7-8 hours, or on high for 3-4 hours--until the beef is tender and almost falling apart.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tablespoons of cornstarch with 3 tablespoons of water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the mixture into the slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for another 10 minutes, or until thickened.
  • Turn off slow cooker and mix in peas. Let stand for a minute or two, just until peas thaw. Garnish with parsley, if desired.

Notes

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WW Green, Blue, and Purple SmartPoints: 5 for 2 cups of stew*
*Points will stay the same with or without the peas

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcal | Carbohydrates: 22g | Protein: 25g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Sodium: 663mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 4g