Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew
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
- 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.
- Calories 363.85 kcal Moderate
- Protein 38.99 g Good Source
- Carbs 44.43 g Moderate
- Total Fat 4.81 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 2.09 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 81.67 mg High
- Sodium 1084.59 mg High
- Fiber 6.63 g Good Source
- Sugar 7.39 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 183.78 mg Moderate
- Iron 5.72 mg Good Source
- Potassium 972.44 mg Good Source
- Vitamin A 303.6 mcg_rae Good Source
- Vitamin C 12.41 mg Moderate
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Celery
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
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 363.85 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.
- 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 363.85 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.
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