Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Stew

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Very Healthy
Health score
90%
Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Stew
750 min.
6
325kcal

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Welcome to a culinary delight that will warm your heart and satisfy your taste buds: Slow-Cooker Italian Beef Stew! This hearty dish is perfect for those chilly evenings when you crave something comforting yet healthy. With a remarkable health score of 90, this stew is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also packed with nutrients, making it an excellent choice for a wholesome meal.

Imagine coming home after a long day to the enticing aroma of tender beef simmering with vibrant vegetables and rich flavors. The combination of beef stew meat, fresh carrots, celery, and garlic creates a savory base, while the addition of cannellini beans and crushed tomatoes adds a delightful creaminess and depth to the stew. Each bite is a perfect balance of protein, healthy fats, and carbohydrates, ensuring you feel satisfied without the guilt.

This recipe is designed to serve six, making it ideal for family dinners or meal prep for the week ahead. With a cooking time of 10 to 12 hours on low, you can set it and forget it, allowing the slow cooker to work its magic while you go about your day. When it's time to eat, simply stir in some Italian seasoning and frozen green beans for a burst of flavor and color. Enjoy this delicious stew for lunch or dinner, and let it transport you to the heart of Italy with every spoonful!

Ingredients

  • pound stew meat 
  • teaspoon beef base 
  • large carrots cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
  • medium stalks celery cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
  • cloves garlic finely chopped
  • 1.5 cups onion coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon pepper 
  • 19 ounces cannellini beans white rinsed drained canned ( kidney)
  • 28 ounces canned tomatoes crushed undrained canned
  • 12 ounces gravy 
  • teaspoons seasoning italian
  • teaspoon sugar 
  • cups green beans frozen (from 1-pound bag)

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Place beef, beef base, carrots, celery, garlic, onion, pepper, kidney
    2. beans, tomatoes and gravy in order listed in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow
    3. cooker.
    4. Cover and cook on low heat setting 10 to 12 hours.
    5. Stir in Italian seasoning, sugar and frozen green beans. Increase
    6. heat setting to high. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until green beans are
    7. tender.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories325kcal
    Protein33.51%
    Fat15.04%
    Carbs51.45%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    59.65
    Glycemic Load
    10.6
    Inflammation Score
    -10
    Nutrition Score
    31.112173909726%

    Flavonoids

    Apigenin
    0.38mg
    Luteolin
    0.24mg
    Isorhamnetin
    2mg
    Kaempferol
    0.54mg
    Myricetin
    0.09mg
    Quercetin
    9.27mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:324.92kcal
    16.25%
    Fat:5.62g
    8.65%
    Saturated Fat:1.96g
    12.23%
    Carbohydrates:43.25g
    14.42%
    Net Carbohydrates:33.22g
    12.08%
    Sugar:12.57g
    13.96%
    Cholesterol:51.42mg
    17.14%
    Sodium:600.81mg
    26.12%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:28.17g
    56.34%
    Vitamin A:6624.16IU
    132.48%
    Manganese:0.97mg
    48.65%
    Vitamin B6:0.94mg
    46.95%
    Fiber:10.04g
    40.16%
    Potassium:1353.5mg
    38.67%
    Iron:6.84mg
    37.98%
    Vitamin B3:7.59mg
    37.94%
    Vitamin K:39.41µg
    37.53%
    Selenium:23.95µg
    34.22%
    Phosphorus:331.3mg
    33.13%
    Zinc:4.8mg
    31.99%
    Copper:0.59mg
    29.73%
    Folate:118.45µg
    29.61%
    Magnesium:111.7mg
    27.93%
    Vitamin C:22.47mg
    27.24%
    Vitamin B12:1.4µg
    23.37%
    Vitamin B1:0.33mg
    22.31%
    Vitamin E:3.15mg
    20.97%
    Vitamin B2:0.31mg
    18%
    Calcium:177.89mg
    17.79%
    Vitamin B5:1.14mg
    11.41%