What is Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew?

It is an American stew recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.

What is Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew made of?

The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Butternut Squash, Celery. The full list of 15 is above.

What goes well with Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew?

Explore these American side-dish recipes. Chilled Dill Salmon Pasta Salad Kale Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash and Pomegranate Dressing Classic Kentucky Bacon-and-Milk Gravy for Biscuits Eggplant-Infused Garlic Mash with Crispy Bacon

How long does it take to make Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew?

About 4 hrs 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 15 mins to cook.

How many calories are in one serving?

One serving provides about 521.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.

Is Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew easy to make?

This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.

Is Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew healthy?

Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 521.96 calories and 16.46 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1697.64 mg (74% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.11 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic 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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Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Name: Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 4 h 15 min
Total time: 4 h 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 0.25 cup All-Purpose Flour; 2 lb Beef Stew Meat; 0.5 tsp Black Pepper; 0.75 lb Butternut Squash; 1 stalk Celery; 3 whole Diced Potatoes; 1 whole Dried Bay Leaves; 4 cloves Minced Garlic; 1 whole Onion; 1 tsp Paprika; 1.5 cups Reduced-Sodium Beef Broth; 0.5 tsp Salt; 0.5 whole Shredded Lettuce; 4 cups Sliced Carrots; 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce

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Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew simmers until the beef turns fork-tender, surrounded by carrots, potatoes, and sweet butternut squash in a garlicky, savory broth. Paprika and Worcestershire add depth while escarole brings a gentle, leafy finish. It’s a warming, veggie-packed meal ideal for chilly evenings or relaxed weekend dinners.

Prep30 mins
Cook4 hrs 15 mins
Serves6
DifficultyEasy

easyChef Pro health score

Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.

53 Health Score

Glycemic ImpactFair: 55 / 100; Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor: 20 / 100; Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood: 93 / 100; Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed: 1 / 4; Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.

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Heart Health: 80
Metabolic: 54
Digestive: 29
Inflammatory: 36
Performance: 52
General Wellness

1

Place the beef in a slow cooker.
2

In a small bowl, mix the flour, salt, and black pepper, then sprinkle the mixture over the beef and toss to coat.
3

Add the carrots, potatoes, squash, broth, onion, celery, garlic, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf.
4

Cover the slow cooker.
5

Cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High for 4 to 6 hours.
6

Stir in the escarole, cover, and cook until the escarole is tender, 15 to 20 minutes more.

About This Recipe

Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew is an American dinner recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 45 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, and Butternut Squash. Each serving provides about 521.96 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew?: It is an American stew recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew made of?: The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Butternut Squash, Celery. The full list of 15 is above.
What goes well with Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew?: Explore these American side-dish recipes.
Chilled Dill Salmon Pasta Salad
Kale Salad with Roasted Delicata Squash and Pomegranate Dressing
Classic Kentucky Bacon-and-Milk Gravy for Biscuits
Eggplant-Infused Garlic Mash with Crispy Bacon
How long does it take to make Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew?: About 4 hrs 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 4 hrs 15 mins to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?: One serving provides about 521.96 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew easy to make?: This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 6 steps.
Is Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew healthy?: Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 53/100. Per serving, it provides 521.96 calories and 16.46 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron, potassium and vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1697.64 mg (74% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.11 g (21% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Garlic 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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