Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Stew

2022-09-27
  • Yield: 8
  • Servings: 8
  • Prep Time: 10m
  • Cook Time: 8:00 h
  • Ready In: 8:10 h

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Nutritional Info

This information is per serving.

  • Calories

    455
  • Carbohydrates

    30 g
  • Cholesterol

    90 mg
  • Fat

    27 g
  • Fiber

    6.9 g
  • Protein

    32 g
  • Saturated Fat

    4.1 g
  • Serving Size

    1
  • Sodium

    181 mg
  • Sugar

    2 g
  • Trans Fat

    0 g
  • Unsaturated Fat

    2.2 g
  • Potassium

    209 mg
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Slow cooker beef and vegetable stew. Beef with vegetables and soy sauce cooked in a slow cooker. Easy and delicious! I used homemade soy sauce to make this yummy meal.  You may also like Slow Cooker Bean and Spinach Stew or Slow Cooker Lemon-Garlic Chicken

Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Stew

Welcome to today’s recipe where we’ll be diving into the world of slow cooker cooking with a delicious and hearty recipe for beef and vegetable stew. This comforting dish is perfect for those chilly days when you crave something warm and satisfying. So, grab your apron, and let’s get started!

The Ingredients: Beef, Vegetables, and Homemade Soy Sauce

Now that we’re ready to dive into the cooking process, let’s take a closer look at the star players of our beef and vegetable stew. First up, we have a tender and flavorful beef. Choose a cut that is suitable for slow cooking, such as chuck roast or stewing beef. These cuts will become incredibly tender and melt in your mouth after hours of simmering. Next, we’ll need an array of colorful vegetables to add freshness and texture to our stew.

Carrots, potatoes, celery, and onions are classic choices that complement the beef beautifully. Feel free to customize it with your favorite veggies too! And finally, to elevate the flavors even further, we’ll be making our own homemade soy sauce. This simple yet essential ingredient adds depth and umami to the stew. Don’t worry, it’s easier than you think! So gather these ingredients, and let’s move on to the next step!

Cooking Process: Slow Cooking for Easy and Delicious Results

Now that we have our ingredients ready, it’s time to dive into the cooking process. The secret to achieving tender, flavorful beef and perfectly cooked vegetables lie in the slow-cooking method. By allowing the stew to simmer gently over low heat for several hours, the flavors meld together beautifully, creating a rich and comforting dish.

The slow cooker does all the work for you, making this recipe incredibly easy and convenient. Simply add the beef, vegetables, and homemade soy sauce to the slow cooker set it to low heat, and let it work its magic. As the stew simmers, the beef becomes incredibly tender, and the vegetables soak up all the delicious flavors.

The aroma that fills your kitchen will be absolutely irresistible! So sit back, relax, and let the slow cooker do its thing. In just a few hours, you’ll have a mouthwatering stew that is sure to impress. Trust me, the wait will be worth it!

Taste Test: Enjoying the Yummy Meal

Now that our slow-cooker beef and vegetable stew is ready, it’s time for the most exciting part – the taste test! Grab a bowl, fill it with this hearty and flavorful stew, and take a moment to savor the aroma. The tender beef melts in your mouth, while the vegetables are perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor.

Each spoonful is like a warm hug on a chilly day. The homemade soy sauce adds a delightful umami kick that elevates the dish to a whole new level. Whether you’re enjoying this stew as a comforting weeknight dinner or impressing guests at a dinner party, it’s guaranteed to be a hit. So go ahead, dig in, and let the deliciousness of this slow-cooker beef and vegetable stew transport you to food heaven. Bon appétit!

Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Stew

Ingredients

  • 2 ½ pounds (1.44 kg) beef round steak,fat trimmed and cut into 1-inch (2.5 cm) pieces
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1/2 pound baby carrots
  • 2 medium leeks, sliced
  • 1 ¼ cups (310 ml) water
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 3 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 1 ½ teaspoons beef bouillon granules
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 2 tablespoons cold water
  • 10 oz (300 g) package frozen sugar snap peas, thawed
  • 2 large potatoes, peeled and cubed

Method

Step 1

Grease the slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 2

Coat a large skillet with nonstick cooking spray. Heat greased skillet over medium-high heat. Add half of the meat and cook until brown.

Step 3

Transfer cooked beef to greased slow cooker.

Step 4

Add vegetable oil to the same skillet. Add remaining beef and cook until brown. Drain off fat. Transfer meat to slow cooker.

Step 5

Add sliced carrots, potatoes, and leeks.

Step 6

In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1¼ cups of water, the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, beef bouillon, and cayenne pepper. Mix well and pour over the mixture in the slow cooker.

Step 7

Cover the pot and cook on a low-heat setting for 7-8 hours.

Step 8

Turn the heat to high. In a small mixing bowl, combine cornstarch and the remaining 2 tablespoons of cold water. Mix well. Stir into mixture in a slow cooker. Stir in thawed peas.

Step 9

Cover slow cooker and cook for a further 15 minutes or until sauce thickened and sugar snap peas are tender.

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