Hearty Slow Cooker Beef Stew

A hearty, veggie-packed slow cooker beef stew, with reduced-sodium beef broth and loads of garlic is perfect for a chilly fall day.

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 4 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 4 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 468 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 carrots, sliced
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 stalk celery, chopped
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 3 potatoes, diced
• 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch cubes
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups reduced-sodium beef broth
• 0.75 pound butternut squash, peeled and cut into small chunks
• 0.5 head escarole, washed and torn into bite-sized pieces

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place beef in slow cooker. Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a small bowl, sprinkle over beef, and toss to coat. Add squash, carrots, potatoes, broth, onion, celery, garlic, bay leaf, paprika, and Worcestershire sauce.

Step 2

Cover slow cooker. Cook on Low for 10 to 12 hours, or on High for 4 to 6 hours. Stir in escarole. Cover and cook until escarole is tender, 15 to 20 minutes more.