Simplest Beef Stew

Dairy Free
Health score
28%
Simplest Beef Stew
375 min.
6
433kcal

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Simplest Beef Stew: A Hearty and Dairy-Free Delight!

Are you in the mood for a comforting, dairy-free beef stew that's packed with tender meat and vibrant flavors? Look no further! This Simplest Beef Stew recipe is designed to please your taste buds and satisfy your cravings without any unnecessary fuss. Perfect for a cozy lunch, a main course dinner, or even as a main dish, this stew is a versatile addition to your weekday or weekend menu.

With a focus on simplicity and rich flavors, this recipe uses readily available ingredients like beef chuck, carrots, onions, and garlic, along with a few aromatic herbs and spices. The beef is seasoned generously with salt, pepper, and flour, then browned to perfection, creating a mouthwatering base for the stew. The addition of dry red wine not only adds depth to the dish but also helps to tenderize the beef as it slow cooks.

The cooking process is straightforward and designed to maximize flavor and tenderness. First, the beef is browned in batches to ensure each piece is nicely seared. Then, the vegetables are quickly sautéed in the same pan, picking up all the delicious browned bits. These are then transferred to a slow cooker, where they meld together with the wine and beef juices, creating a flavorful broth. The stew cooks low and slow, allowing the beef to become melt-in-your-mouth tender.

Served hot, this Simplest Beef Stew offers a perfect balance of protein, fat, and carbs, with approximately 433 kcal per serving. It's a hearty meal that's easy to prepare and even easier to enjoy, making it a winner in any home cook's recipe collection. So, why not give it a try and see how this simple yet flavorful stew can warm your kitchen and your heart?

Ingredients

  •  bay leaves 
  • 2.5 pounds ground beef trimmed of fat cut into 1-inch cubes
  •  carrots cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 0.5 teaspoon thyme dried
  • 1.5 cups wine dry red
  • tablespoons flour all-purpose
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  •  onion cut into wedges
  • tablespoon red wine vinegar 
  • servings salt and pepper 
  • tablespoons vegetable oil 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • slow cooker

Directions

  1. Place meat in a large bowl; season all over with salt and pepper and coat in flour. Warm 2 Tbsp. oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry half of meat until brown all over, about 4 minutes; place cubes in a slow cooker. Warm remaining 1 Tbsp. oil in skillet, fry remaining meat and place in slow cooker.
  2. Add onions and carrots to skillet and cook, stirring often, for 2 minutes.
  3. Add garlic; cook for 1 minute longer.
  4. Add onion mixture to slow cooker.
  5. Pour vinegar and wine into skillet, bring to a boil and then add mixture to slow cooker. Season mixture with salt, pepper and thyme; add bay leaf. Cover and cook on low heat until meat is tender, 5 to 6 hours.
  6. Remove bay leaf and serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Calories433kcal
Protein44.27%
Fat38.92%
Carbs16.81%

Properties

Glycemic Index
29.81
Glycemic Load
5.83
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
27.875652302866%

Flavonoids

Petunidin
1.99mg
Delphinidin
2.51mg
Malvidin
15.74mg
Peonidin
1.11mg
Catechin
4.62mg
Epicatechin
6.4mg
Luteolin
0.1mg
Isorhamnetin
1.85mg
Kaempferol
0.4mg
Myricetin
0.27mg
Quercetin
7.99mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:433.43kcal
21.67%
Fat:16.51g
25.4%
Saturated Fat:5.34g
33.36%
Carbohydrates:16.04g
5.35%
Net Carbohydrates:13.45g
4.89%
Sugar:4.5g
5%
Cholesterol:117.18mg
39.06%
Sodium:363.11mg
15.79%
Alcohol:6.3g
100%
Alcohol %:2.18%
100%
Protein:42.26g
84.52%
Vitamin A:10195.95IU
203.92%
Vitamin B12:4.23µg
70.56%
Zinc:9.92mg
66.11%
Vitamin B3:11.35mg
56.77%
Selenium:35.4µg
50.57%
Vitamin B6:0.92mg
46.08%
Phosphorus:418.1mg
41.81%
Iron:5.18mg
28.79%
Potassium:925.83mg
26.45%
Vitamin B2:0.38mg
22.3%
Vitamin K:22.78µg
21.7%
Vitamin B5:1.47mg
14.71%
Magnesium:54.97mg
13.74%
Manganese:0.26mg
13.2%
Vitamin B1:0.18mg
12.15%
Copper:0.21mg
10.38%
Fiber:2.59g
10.34%
Vitamin E:1.51mg
10.05%
Folate:37.53µg
9.38%
Vitamin C:7.62mg
9.24%
Calcium:55.55mg
5.55%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.26%
Source:My Recipes