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Italian Beef Stew

Hearty, tomato based stew, made with beef, potatoes, carrots, and herbs and spices! Brown your meat, and toss everything in the slow cooker for a hearty, flavorful, meal with only a few minutes work!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time6 hours 30 minutes
Total Time6 hours 35 minutes
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: Italian
Keyword: italian beef, stew, tomato based
Servings: 6
Calories: 327kcal
Author: Rachael

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs Beef stew meat
  • 1 Tbs Olive oil
  • 3 Large Red potatoes 2 cups chopped
  • 1 1/2 cups Chopped carrots
  • 1 Small yellow onion
  • 2 Ribs of celery chopped
  • 1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce
  • 2- 14 ounce Beef stock
  • 1- 14.5 ounce Can petite diced tomatoes
  • 1 Tbs Rosemary Garlic Spice Mix Tones is what I used
  • 1/2 Tbs Fresh thyme
  • 1/2 Tbs Fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp Kosher salt
  • 1 tsp Black pepper
  • 1/3 cup All-purpose flour optional

Instructions

  • Brown meat in a fry pan using olive oil, then put in 6.5 quart crock pot.
  • Chop potatoes, carrots, onion, and celery, and add to pot
  • Pour in Worcestershire, beef broth, and petite diced tomatoes and herbs and spices
  • Cook on medium heat for 6-8 hours
  • Remove 1/2 cup of the liquid, and whisk it with flour (gluten free if desired), and stir into the stew, slowly. (Optional, this helps thicken it, but does not enhance flavor)
  • Let simmer 30 more minutes
  • Enjoy with crusty bread, top with fresh parsley and basil if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 327kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 70mg | Sodium: 811mg | Potassium: 1240mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 5530IU | Vitamin C: 21mg | Calcium: 119mg | Iron: 5.6mg