How to Make Slow-Cooker Beef Stew
Searing beef on the stovetop adds a few minutes to your slow cooker routine, but it’s well-worth the payoff in flavor. Serve this stew with a side of steamed green beans for a balanced weeknight meal that makes your kitchen smell inviting all day long.
20 min prep time
8 hr cook time
5servings
1 cup
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Step-By-Step Instructions:
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Place the flour in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef and toss to coat.
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Add oil to a pan over high heat. Add beef and sauté for 6-8 minutes, turning frequently until evenly browned.
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Transfer beef and all remaining ingredients to a large slow cooker.
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Cover and cook in slow cooker on low for 8 hours.
Nutrition facts
5 Servings
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Serving Size
1 cup
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Amount per serving
Calories
280
- % Daily value*
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Total Fat
7g
9%-
Saturated Fat
2g
10% -
Trans Fats
0g
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Saturated Fat
-
Cholesterol
60mg
20% -
Sodium
400mg
17% -
Total Carbohydrate
32g
12%-
Dietary Fiber
6g
21% -
Total Sugars
9g
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Dietary Fiber
-
Protein
26g
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Potassium
1037mg
22%
Ingredients
flour
3 tbsp
beef stew meat ( visible fat trimmed and cut into 1-inch cubes)
1 lbs
olive oil
1 tbsp
low sodium beef broth
3 cup
water
1 cup
carrots (chopped)
6 large
white (button) mushrooms (chopped)
8 oz
sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
1 large
onion(s) (diced)
1 med
dried thyme
1/2 tsp
black pepper
1/2 tsp