Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Beef stew in the slow cooker is a delicious comforting meal that tastes wonderful after a long day of the meat slowly cooking until tender. Lovely with a chunk of crusty bread!
Servings: 6
Calories: 392kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 800 g diced stewing beef
- 800 g casserole vegetables*
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tsp dried mixed herbs optional
- 2 beef stock cubes/pot
- 500 ml boiling water
- Gravy granules or conrflour to thicken optional
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to the slow cooker and stir round to make sure everything is nicely mixed together.
- Set off on low for 8 to 10 hours or high for 4 hours.
- To thicken up the stew, remove the lid for the last 30 minutes and switch the slow cooker to high. Add gravy granules or cornflour at this stage to thicken up even more. If you are adding dumplings to your slow cooker now is the time to add them. If you want to add any peas or broccoli, now is a good time to add it.
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Notes
*choose your vegetables according to what is available and what you prefer. Options can include; carrots, leeks, celery, potatoes, swede, onions.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 | Calories: 392kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 928mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 4g
