Hearty and comforting any time of the year, this healthy slow-cooked stew is one of our favorites. —Janine Talbot, Santaquin, Utah
Chilly Night Beef Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Chilly Night Beef Stew
Chilly Night Beef Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home
Chilly Night Beef Stew
Prep Time
30 min
Cook Time
510 min
Yield
10 servings
Ingredients
- 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon pepper, divided
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 6 medium carrots, sliced
- 2 medium onions, halved and sliced
- 4 celery ribs, sliced
- 2 cans (14-1/2 ounces each) beef broth
- 2 cans (11-1/2 ounces each) V8 juice
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 6 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon dried basil
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 6 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/2 cup cold water
Directions
- Combine the flour, 1 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper in a large resealable plastic bag. Add beef, a few pieces at a time, and shake to coat.
- Brown beef in oil in batches in a large skillet. Transfer meat and drippings to a 6-qt slow cooker. Add the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery. Combine the broth, juice, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, bay leaves, thyme, basil, paprika and remaining salt and pepper; pour over top.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat and vegetables are tender. Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook 30 minutes longer or until thickened. Discard bay leaves.
Nutrition Facts
1-1/3 cups: 310 calories, 12g fat (3g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 874mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 4g fiber), 21g protein.