Intro:
This hearty beef stew recipe is a fantastic meal prep option, or great as a dinner option for large families looking to eat healthy. This recipe as prepared will make 4 large servings!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook TIme: 4-5hrs
Servings: 8
Level: Intermediate
Ingredients:
3lbs beef Chuck, cut into 2 inch pieces
Kosher salt
Black pepper
2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp butter
1 and 2/3 cup dry red wine
1 tbsp tomato paste
2 Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 carrots, chopped into 1 inch pieces
3 celery stalks, chopped into 1 inch pieces
2 onions, chopped into quarters
1 cup halved sun dried tomatoes
15 grams minced garlic
1 large rosemary sprig
2 cup low sodium beef broth
28 oz can crushed tomato
Directions:
Pat beef dry with paper towel. Season with salt and pepper.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear meat on all sides until golden brown. Transfer meat to slow cooker
Add butter and scrape skillet with a wooden spoon to loosen up meat scraps. Stir in tomato paste and red wine and simmer for one minute. Transfer to slow cooker
Add potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, sun dried tomatoes, garlic, rosemary, beef broth, and crushed tomatoes to slow cooker. Season with salt and cook on high until meat is tender, about 4-5 hours
Remove stalk of rosemary, and let stand before serving
Nutrition Info (per serving):
-451cals
-15g fat
-24g carbs
-43g protein