Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Beef chuck/stew meat, cut into 1½-inch cubes | 1½ lb (680 g) |
| Beef broth | 4 cups (960 ml) |
| Mixed frozen vegetables (peas, corn, carrots) | 2 cups (300 g) |
| Green beans, cut into pieces | 2 cups (250 g) |
| Baby potatoes, halved | 1½ lb (680 g) |
| Carrots, sliced | 2 medium (about 200 g) |
| Salt | 1 tsp, or to taste |
| Black pepper | ½ tsp |
| Italian seasoning or dried mixed herbs | 1 tsp |
| Garlic, minced | 2 cloves |
| Onion, diced | 1 medium |
| Worcestershire sauce | 1 tbsp (optional, but adds flavor) |
| Olive oil | 1 tbsp (for browning the beef, optional) |
Instructions
- Prepare the beef: Pat the beef dry and season with about ½ tsp salt and the black pepper.
- Brown for extra flavor: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches for 2–3 minutes per side. This step is optional but gives the stew a richer flavor.
- Layer the slow cooker: Add potatoes, carrots and onion to the bottom. Add the browned beef on top.
- Add vegetables: Add the frozen mixed vegetables and green beans.
- Season: Sprinkle in the remaining salt, Italian seasoning and minced garlic. Add Worcestershire sauce if using.
- Add broth: Pour in the beef broth. The ingredients don’t need to be completely submerged.
- Cook:
- LOW: 7–8 hours
- HIGH: 4–5 hours
Cook until the beef is very tender and the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork.
- Adjust: Taste before serving and add additional salt and pepper if necessary.
- Serve: Ladle into bowls while hot. The stew can be served as-is, or with crusty bread.
Optional thicker gravy
For a thicker, more traditional stew, mix 2 tbsp cornstarch + 3 tbsp cold water. Stir it into the hot stew during the final 15–20 minutes on HIGH, until thickened.
Approximate nutrition
Per serving, assuming 6 servings:
- Calories: ~430 kcal
- Protein: ~32 g
- Carbohydrates: ~43 g
- Fat: ~15 g
- Saturated fat: ~5 g
- Fiber: ~7 g
- Sugar: ~7 g
- Sodium: ~800–950 mg*
*Sodium varies considerably depending on the beef broth and added salt.
Allergen/nut information: This recipe contains no nuts or peanuts as written. If using packaged beef broth, frozen vegetables, or Worcestershire sauce, check the label for facility/allergen statements.