Slow Cooker Thick & Chunky Beef Stew!

These meats and veggies will make your family very satisfied and stuffed, all what your body needs to feel energetic and to keep it healthy! 😋😋

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean chuck beef, cut into cubes
• 1/4 cup flour, (non-grain based flour for the Whole30 plan)
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 2 stalks celery, cut into slices
• 3 large carrots, sliced into thick rounds
• 1/2 cup shelled snap peas
• 2 medium potatoes of any variety, peeled and cut into bite-sized pieces
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons dried thyme or 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 teaspoon kosher or sea salt
• 3/4 teaspoon black pepper, divided
• 2 1/2 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1/2 cup red wine, optional beef broth
• 1/4 cup chopped flat parsley, (optional for garnish)
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste (optional, but helps to thicken up the stew)

 

Preparation Method

1. Coat the beef with the flour.
2. Over medium heat, in a skillet with extra-virgin olive oil, brown the beef then transfer to the slow cooker.
3. Add all other ingredients, except parsley, to slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or when beef is very tender.
5. Remove bay leaf before serving. Enjoy!
6. Garnish with chopped parsley if desired.