Description
A comforting and hearty stew perfect for busy evenings, packed with protein, iron, and fiber.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds stew meat (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 white or yellow onion (chopped)
- 2 ribs celery (chopped)
- 3 cups 1-inch potato pieces
- ½ cup sliced mushrooms
- ¼ cup flour
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon paprika (preferably smoked paprika)
- 3 teaspoons minced garlic (or 1 teaspoon garlic powder)
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Fresh thyme or parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Place stew meat, carrots, onions, celery, potatoes, and mushrooms in your slow cooker. Sprinkle flour over the top and stir to combine.
- Add beef broth, salt, Italian seasoning, paprika, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 10-12 hours or on high for 4-6 hours. Stir, taste, and add salt and pepper if needed before serving.
- If the gravy looks thin, mix 1 tablespoon flour with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry, stir in, and cook uncovered on high for 20-30 minutes to thicken.
Notes
For best texture, cook on low for extended periods. Brown the beef before adding for extra flavor. Use fresh herbs for garnish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 600 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg