Homestyle Beef Stew Freezer Meal
Homestyle beef stew
This low carb beef stew is so good! I was trying to get creative with how I introduce this recipe with you. Maybe use some fancy words…but honestly its just good. I don’t know how else to say it.
In the past beef stew and I have not got along
I have always struggled to find a recipe I liked but no luck. Just a lot of flavorless mush. So I decided to create my own and my it turned out soooooo good.
We had leftovers that everyone looked forward to eating the next day.
We don’t eat red meat often but when we do I want to enjoy it and this recipe hits the spot.
If you are looking for a one pot low carb beef stew recipe then look no more.
It couldn’t be easier. Simply put everything into a slow cooker and walk away. Dinner will be ready in the evening and everyone will be impressed at the meal you are serving.
Why you will love this one pot beef stew recipe.
- 10 Minutes to Prep
- Super Easy
- Extremely Tasty
- Healthy (Soy Free, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Preservative Free)
- Family Friendly
Is this beef stew healthy?
Ingredients you will need for this low carb beef stew.
- Stew Beef
- Garlic Powder
- Yellow Onion
- Tomato Paste
- Baby Carrots
- Parsnip
- Celery
- Dried Thyme
- Bay Leaves
- Dried Parsley
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Salt
- Black Pepper
- Broth of preference
What kind of broth should I use?
How to cook beef stew meat?
How to make this low carb one pot beef stew in the crock pot?
What kind of meat can I use?
What to serve with this low carb beef stew recipe?
If you do not need to follow a low carb beef stew diet then try serving with a fun side or rice, baguette or artisan bread.
How to store this low carb beef stew?
Do I need a slow cooker for this recipe?
Can I use an instant pot instead?
*See FAQ’s and specific tips following recipe below. (so you don’t have to scroll for a million years to find the food 😉 ).
How do you make this Homestyle Beef Stew? 👇
Homestyle Beef Stew
Equipment
- Slow Cooker or Crock Pot
Ingredients
- 2 lb Stew Beef
- 2 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 Medium Yellow Onion diced
- 5 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 cup Baby Carrots whole
- 1 large Parsnip peeled and chopped
- 2 cup Celery diced
- 2 tsp Dried Thyme
- 2 Bay Leaves
- 2 tsp Dried Parsley
- 2 tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar
- 1 tsp Salt
- 1/2 tsp Black Pepper
- 2 cup Broth of preference I use chicken or veggie broth
Supplies for freezing:
- 1 Gallon Freezer Bag
Instructions
- Add all ingredients into slow cooker
- Cook on low 8-10 hours or high 5-6 hours.
- Stir when finished and enjoy! Optional: garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Freezer Directions:
- Label Freezer bag with recipe name, cooking directions and expiration date (today's date plus three months)
- Add all ingredients, except the broth, to labeled freezer bag
- Seal bag, removing as much air as possible and freeze for up to three months
Cooking from Frozen Directions:
- Thaw overnight in fridge or in the morning in water (meal may not be 100% thawed but that is ok)
- Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker.
- Cook on low 8-10 hours or high 5-6 hours. (May need and extra 30 minutes if completely frozen when placed in slow cooker).
- Stir when finished and enjoy! Optional: garnish with Parmesan cheese.
Notes
- See FAQs for information of common and easy substitutes.
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How freezer meals will change your life.
Makes homecooking Easy
Only spend one hour in the kitchen for a whole week of dinners. Day of, throw your freezer meal in the slow cooker or instant pot and enjoy dinner!
feel confident
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Eat Healthier
Because you're prepping the freezer meals with fresh foods you're eating healthier. Anytime you cook at home instead of eating out you get the benefits of healthier food.
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Frequently asked questions
No problem! Just throw the freezer meal in your slow cooker and you’re all set. If it doesn’t fit thaw it for a few minutes in warm water. (You may need to add an extra 30 minutes cook time if completely frozen when cooking).
- celery root
- turnips
- cauliflower
- rutabaga
Follow the recipe instructions for an easy beef stew recipe. No browning of the meat required. Just dump all ingredients together in a slow cooker or crock pot and let dinner cook for you.
A serving size assumes 1 1/2 cup of beef stew at 278 kcal per serving.
Is the beef stew needs thickening you can add a slurry (1-2 tbsp cornstarch plsu 1-2 tbsp water mixed) and let your beef stew cook an additional 30 minutes on low.
This beef stew recipe can go great in a diet as long as it fits within your daily requirements.
This recipe is a clean and healthy dinner giving you comfort food vibes.
This is a low carb beef stew so it does not include potatoes and rice like a traditional beef stew.
A traditional beef stew may have a sauce that includes extra sugars and preservatives as well as sodium. There is also lots of potatoes and starchy vegetables.
This low carb beef stew uses only clean ingredients and vegetables that are lower in carb than the traditional white potato. There are no sugars or preservatives and everything is whole.
- celery root
- turnips
- peppers
- onion
- broccoli
- squash
- cauliflower
- turnip
- rutabaga
Try serving this beef stew over rice. Or serve this beef stew out of a dutch oven over cauliflower rice if you would like to stick with the low carb beef stew option.
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