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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

76 Ratings
76 Ratings
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Slow Cooker Beef Stew in a bowl
Makes: 6 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Prepare this in the morning and let it cook all day, so that you can enjoy a healthy and hearty dinner as soon as you walk in the door.

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds stew meat (cut into 1 inch cubes)
  • 1/4 cup flour (all purpose)
  • salt and pepper (optional, to taste)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons beef bouillon (2 cubes)
  • 1 garlic clove (finely chopped)
  • 3 carrots (sliced)
  • 3 potatoes (diced)
  • 1 onion (chopped)
  • 1 celery stalk (sliced)
  • add herbs as desired (bay leaf, basil, oregano, etc.) (optional)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Place meat in slow cooker.
  3. Mix flour, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl, and pour over meat; stir to coat.
  4. Add remaining ingredients and stir to mix.
  5. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 to 6 hours.
  6. Stir stew thoroughly before serving. If using bay leaf, discard before serving.

Notes

Source:

Montana State University Extension Service

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (287g)
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 275
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Cholesterol 68 mg
Sodium 218 mg
Carbohydrates 28 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 30 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 40 mg
Iron 3 mg
Potassium 816 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 275
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 2 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0 g
Linoleic Acid 0 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0 g
Omega 3 - EPA 3 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 1 mg
Cholesterol 68 mg
Carbohydrates 28 g
Dietary Fiber 4 g
Total Sugars 3 g
Added Sugars included 0 g
Protein 30 g
Minerals
Calcium 40 mg
Potassium 816 mg
Sodium 218 mg
Copper 220 mcg
Iron 3 mg
Magnesium 51 mg
Phosphorus 253 mg
Selenium 32 mcg
Zinc 5 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 256 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.8 mg
Vitamin B12 1.5 mg
Vitamin C 25 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 1 mg
Vitamin K 10 mcg
Folate 53 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.2 mg
Riboflavin 0.2 mg
Niacin 7 mg
Choline 120 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Vegetables 1 1/4 cups
Grains 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 3 ounces

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