Easy Beef Stew

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
62%
Easy Beef Stew
555 min.
6
301kcal

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Welcome to the ultimate comfort food experience with our Easy Beef Stew! This hearty dish is perfect for those chilly evenings when you crave something warm and satisfying. With a health score of 62, this stew not only delights your taste buds but also aligns with your wellness goals, being both gluten-free and dairy-free.

Imagine tender chunks of beef stew meat simmered to perfection, infused with the rich flavors of seasoned salt and pepper. The addition of savory brown gravy and juicy diced tomatoes creates a luscious base that envelops the vegetables, making every bite a burst of flavor. Yukon gold potatoes, sweet baby carrots, and earthy mushrooms add a delightful texture and nutritional punch, ensuring that this meal is as wholesome as it is delicious.

What’s more, this Easy Beef Stew is incredibly simple to prepare! Just a quick sear in a frying pan, followed by a slow cook in your trusty slow cooker, and you’ll have a mouthwatering meal ready to serve. With only 301 calories per serving, it’s a guilt-free indulgence that the whole family will love. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or any gathering, this stew is sure to become a staple in your kitchen. So gather your ingredients, and let’s get cooking!

Ingredients

  • 1.5 pounds stew meat 
  • 0.5 teaspoon lawry's seasoned salt 
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 18 ounces brown gravy mix 
  • 14.5 ounces tomatoes diced undrained canned
  • medium yukon gold potatoes cut into 2-inch pieces
  • medium onion cut into eighths
  • ounces baby carrots ( 30)
  • ounces mushrooms whole

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat.
  2. Sprinkle beef with seasoned salt and pepper. Cook beef in skillet about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
  3. Mix gravy and tomatoes in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in beef and remaining ingredients.
  4. Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until vegetables and beef are tender.

Nutrition Facts

Calories301kcal
Protein38.63%
Fat22.21%
Carbs39.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.13
Glycemic Load
11.53
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
26.853913099869%

Flavonoids

Apigenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.02mg
Isorhamnetin
0.92mg
Kaempferol
0.81mg
Myricetin
0.03mg
Quercetin
4.66mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:300.66kcal
15.03%
Fat:7.43g
11.42%
Saturated Fat:2g
12.48%
Carbohydrates:29.47g
9.82%
Net Carbohydrates:25.11g
9.13%
Sugar:8.5g
9.45%
Cholesterol:70.31mg
23.44%
Sodium:867.91mg
37.74%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:29.07g
58.14%
Vitamin A:5295.21IU
105.9%
Vitamin B6:1.17mg
58.43%
Vitamin B3:10.64mg
53.21%
Selenium:35.69µg
50.98%
Zinc:5.35mg
35.69%
Phosphorus:353.81mg
35.38%
Vitamin B12:2.11µg
35.22%
Vitamin C:26.25mg
31.82%
Potassium:1111.04mg
31.74%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.53%
Iron:4.24mg
23.54%
Copper:0.42mg
20.83%
Fiber:4.36g
17.45%
Vitamin B1:0.25mg
16.98%
Magnesium:63.46mg
15.87%
Vitamin B5:1.57mg
15.68%
Manganese:0.31mg
15.41%
Folate:53.95µg
13.49%
Vitamin K:8.73µg
8.31%
Calcium:70.92mg
7.09%
Vitamin E:0.82mg
5.49%