High Protein Beef Slow Cooker Stew
A hearty and nutritious high-protein beef stew made effortlessly in the slow cooker. Packed with tender beef, vegetables, and rich flavors, this meal is perfect for meal prep or a comforting dinner.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6
Ingredients
2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
3 celery stalks, sliced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 (14.5 ounces) can diced tomatoes, undrained
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1 teaspoon dried rosemary
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons cold water
1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Add beef cubes in batches and brown on all sides, about 4-5 minutes per batch. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
In the same skillet, add diced onion and cook for 3 minutes until softened. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Transfer onion and garlic to the slow cooker.
Add carrots, celery, potatoes, green beans, beef broth, diced tomatoes with their juice, tomato paste, dried thyme, dried rosemary, smoked paprika, black pepper, salt, and Worcestershire sauce to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
About 15 minutes before serving, mix cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth.
Stir cornstarch mixture into the stew to thicken. Cover and cook on high for an additional 15 minutes.
Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
Sprinkle chopped fresh parsley over the stew before serving.