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Prep-Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Prep-Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew features tender chunks of chuck simmered low and slow with carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, and a rich broth kissed with Marsala, Worcestershire, and smoked paprika. The flavors meld into a deep, comforting gravy perfect for chilly evenings or relaxed weekend dinners, and it holds up beautifully for make-ahead meals.

  • Prep30 mins
  • Cook4 hrs
  • Serves6
  • DifficultyEasy
Prep-Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew

easyChef Pro health score

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

51 Health Score
Glycemic ImpactFair
50 / 100
Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
Nutritional DensityPoor
22 / 100
Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
Energy DensityGood
93 / 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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40
Heart Health
58
Metabolic
54
Digestive
30
Inflammatory
37
Performance
52
General Wellness
  1. 1

    Place flour, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, seasoned salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, press out excess air, and seal. Shake until the beef is well coated with the seasoned flour.

  2. 2

    Warm olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Take the beef out of the seasoned flour, shaking off any extra. Add the beef, onion, and mushrooms to the skillet; cook and stir until the beef is evenly browned and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.

  3. 3

    Move the beef mixture to a slow cooker. Stir in carrots, potatoes, beef broth, celery, tomatoes, Marsala wine, onion soup mix, garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and the remaining 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. Cover the slow cooker.

  4. 4

    Cook on High for 04:00:00 to 06:00:00 or on Low for 10:00:00 to 12:00:00. Season with salt and black pepper.

  5. 5

    Stir together cornstarch and water in a small bowl; gradually add to the stew while stirring until thickened.

About This Recipe

Prep Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew is an American dinner recipe made with 20 ingredients. It takes about 4 hrs 30 mins, serves 6, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, and Black Pepper. Each serving provides about 591.01 kcal, and is a good source of protein.

Recipe Questions

What is Prep-Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew?
It is an American stew recipe made with 20 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
What is Prep-Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew made of?
The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Broth, Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Carrot. The full list of 20 is above.
How long does it take to make Prep-Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew?
About 4 hrs 30 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 4 hrs to cook.
How many calories are in one serving?
One serving provides about 591.01 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
Is Prep-Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew easy to make?
This recipe is rated easy, with 20 ingredients and 5 steps.
Is Prep-Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew healthy?
Prep-Overnight Slow Cooker Beef Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 591.01 calories and 19.24 g of protein, or 38% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber, calcium, iron and potassium. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 2260.49 mg (98% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 4.48 g (22% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 2.57 g (5% of the Daily Value). It contains Wheat, Gluten, Celery, Corn, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, 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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