Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs beef stew meat or chicken pieces
- 4 carrots, sliced
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef or vegetable broth
- 1 cup diced tomatoes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a skillet and brown the meat on all sides.
- Add browned meat to the crockpot along with chopped vegetables, garlic, broth, and seasonings.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender and flavors meld.
- Adjust seasoning as needed and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
Notes
For a thicker stew, add a tablespoon of cornstarch mixed with cold water during the last 30 minutes of cooking. Feel free to customize with your favorite vegetables or spices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Comfort food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
- Calories: 320 Kcal
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 8g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg