Easy Beef Stew for the Slow Cooker
Easy Beef Stew for the Slow Cooker simmers tender beef with tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion in a rich, savory gravy. The slow cook gently melds flavors for a hearty, comforting bowl perfect for weeknights or chilly weekends. It’s a set-and-forget meal that delivers deep, homestyle taste with minimal fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook6 hrs
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Easy Beef Stew for the Slow Cooker, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 50 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 5 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 94 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 38
- Heart Health
- 48
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 27
- Inflammatory
- 30
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the beef in a slow cooker.
- 2
In a bowl, whisk the water, gravy mix, and stew seasoning mix until no dry mix remains; stir in the Worcestershire sauce and pour the mixture over the beef. Add the tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, celery, and the onion.
- 3
Cook on High for 6 hours.
- Calories 320.36 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 8.78 g Moderate 18%
- Carbohydrate 54.82 g 20%
- Total Fat 8.33 g Moderate 11%
- Saturated Fat 2.08 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 5.51 mg Low Source 2%
- Sodium 1204.81 mg High 52%
- Dietary Fiber 6.1 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 10.72 g --
- Added Sugars 3.32 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 164.1 mg Moderate 13%
- Iron 2.88 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 763.05 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin A 59.58 mcg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin C 8.83 mg Low Source 10%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Easy Beef Stew for the Slow Cooker is an American dinner recipe made with 10 ingredients. It takes about 6 hrs 15 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Baby Carrot, Beef Stew Meat, Beef Stew Seasoning Mix, and Brown Gravy Mix. Each serving provides about 320.36 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Easy Beef Stew for the Slow Cooker?
- It is an American stew recipe made with 10 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Easy Beef Stew for the Slow Cooker made of?
- The main ingredients are Baby Carrot, Beef Stew Meat, Beef Stew Seasoning Mix, Brown Gravy Mix, Celery. The full list of 10 is above.
- What goes well with Easy Beef Stew for the Slow Cooker?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Easy Beef Stew for the Slow Cooker?
- About 6 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 6 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 320.36 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Easy Beef Stew for the Slow Cooker easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 10 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Easy Beef Stew for the Slow Cooker healthy?
- Easy Beef Stew for the Slow Cooker has an easyChef Pro health score of 46/100. Per serving, it provides 320.36 calories and 8.78 g of protein, or 18% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1204.81 mg (52% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.08 g (10% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.32 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, Tomatoes and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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