Basic Beef Stew

Few meals say “comfort food” like beef stew. And if you skip the potatoes, and serve with a side salad of mixed greens, you’ll have a great meal that doesn’t pack on the pounds, while still giving you that belly full of comfort that feels so good especially in the chilly fall and winter months.  This is a bare bones basic version of beef stew, so feel free to experiment with other vegetables such as green beans (my favorite addition), broccoli, cauliflower, or (gasp) potatoes.

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Basic Beef Stew

Calories 729 kcal

Ingredients

• 2 lbs Stew beef
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 1 tbs Balsamic vinegar
• 1 yellow onion (chopped)
• 1 Stalk of celery (chopped)
• 2 Carrots (large, chopped)
• 4 cloves garlic (minced)
• 1 tbs Chili powder
• 1/2 tbs Paprika
• 1 tsp Cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp Basil (dried)
• 1 tsp Oregano (dried)
• 1 tsp Rosemary (dried)
• 3 Bay leaves

Instructions

1. Place the stew beef into a slow cooker.
2. Pour the broth over the stew beef. Add all other ingredients to the Crock-Pot.
3. Set the Crock-Pot on low, and cook for 8 − 10 hours. Serve with a side salad of mixed greens and your favorite homemade salad dressing.

Recipe Notes

Photo Credit: Hajime Nakano (http://www.flickr.com/photos/jetalone/)

Nutrition Facts

Basic Beef Stew

Amount Per Serving

Calories 729 Calories from Fat 423

% Daily Value*

Fat 47g72%

Saturated Fat 18g113%

Polyunsaturated Fat 2g

Monounsaturated Fat 20g

Cholesterol 213mg71%

Sodium 1336mg58%

Potassium 737mg21%

Carbohydrates 5g2%

Fiber 3g13%

Sugar 1g1%

Protein 67g134%

Vitamin A 2750IU55%

Vitamin C 8.3mg10%

Calcium 60mg6%

Iron 9.2mg51%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Photo Credit: Hajime Nakano