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This healthy beef stew is a perfect way to kick-off fall! It's made in the Crock-Pot, so it's quick and easy!
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4.94 from 48 votes

Healthy Beef Stew

Course Soup, Stew, & Chili
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 380kcal
Author Kristine Underwood

Ingredients

  • 1½ to 2 pounds chuck beef, cut into cubes
  • 3 stalks celery, chopped
  • 3 large carrots, chopped
  • 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
  • 1 medium sweet onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 2 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 1½ to 2 cup beef stock or beef broth
  • 1 cup tomato sauce or fresh tomato puree
  • 2 tsp honey
  • 10 dashes Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 2 TBS olive oil
  • 1/2 cup flour

Instructions

  • Remove beef from package and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
  • Dredge beef in flour, shaking off any extra.
  • Heat olive oil in a frying pan over medium to medium-high heat.
  • Add beef (in batches if needed to not crowd the pan) and cook for 2-3 minutes. Beef does not need to be fully cooked, just browned on both sides.
  • Add all ingredients to Crock-Pot, including beef and juices from the pan, and stir.
  • Cook on low for 6-8 hours.
  • Remove bay leaf and serve garnished with chopped parsley and grated carrot if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 bowl | Calories: 380kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 20.5g | Fat: 20.6g | Saturated Fat: 7.1g | Cholesterol: 67mg | Sodium: 567mg | Fiber: 5.3g | Sugar: 6.2g