Description
This Crock Pot Low-Fat Beef Stew is a delicious, hearty, and wholesome meal perfect for cozy nights or easy weekday dinners. Loaded with lean beef, fresh veggies, and comforting flavors, this slow cooker stew is low in fat without sacrificing taste—perfect for health-conscious comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 lbs lean beef stew meat, trimmed
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 3 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp cold water (optional for thickening)
Instructions
- Place beef, carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and garlic into the crock pot.
- Add beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- In the last 30 minutes, add peas.
- (Optional) Mix cornstarch and water, then stir into stew to thicken.
- Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- Searing the beef before adding it enhances the flavor.
- This stew freezes well for meal prep.
- Add a splash of Worcestershire sauce or red wine for extra depth.
Nutrition
- Calories: 264 kcal
- Sugar: 4 g
- Sodium: 214 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 18 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg
