Slow Cooker
Classic Beef Stew
Crusty French Bread and Buttered Green Peas
Ingredients
- 1½ lb boneless chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp pepper
- 2 Tbsp olive oil
- 1 onion, coarsely chopped
- 6 cloves garlic, crushed
- 4 large carrots, cut into 1½-inch pieces
- 1 (14.5-oz) can BPA-free organic fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 (15-oz) can BPA-free organic tomato sauce
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 Tbsp arrowroot
- 2 Tbsp water
Instructions
- Sprinkle beef with salt and pepper. Brown beef on all sides in hot oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Transfer beef to a 5-to 7-quart slow cooker; add onion, garlic, carrots, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth. Cover and cook on LOW 8 hours or until meat is tender.
- Whisk together arrowroot and water; add to cooker. Uncover and cook on HIGH 30 minutes or until thickened.
Side Dish Ingredients
- 2 Tbsp butter
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 (16-oz) pkg frozen green peas, thawed
- ½ tsp pepper
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 (16-oz) French baguette (preferably whole wheat), heated and sliced
Side Dish Instructions
- Melt butter in a saucepan over medium heat; add onion. Cook 5 minutes or until tender. Add peas, pepper, and salt; cook 3 minutes or until thoroughly heated, adding a little water, if necessary.
- Serve peas and baguette slices with stew.
Nutritional Information
| Main | Side | Total | |
| Servings | 6 | 6 | |
| Calories |
360
|
287
|
647
|
| Fat (g) | 20 | 4 | 24 |
| Sat. Fat (g) | 7 | 2 | 9 |
| Protein (g) | 27 | 10 | 37 |
| Carb (g) | 18 | 52 | 70 |
| Fiber (g) | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Sodium (mg) | 860 | 465 | 1325 |
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