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Homestyle Beef Stew Freezer Meal Recipe
Our Homestyle Beef Style is a labor of love, slow-cooked to perfection and now available for you to enjoy whenever you please.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Equipment
  • 1 Slow Cooker
  • 1 gallon freezer bag
Ingredients
 
 
  • 2-3 lbs beef chuck roast
  • 2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 medium yellow onion (1 cup frozen diced onions)
  • 6 oz tomato paste can
  • 16 oz bag baby carrots
  • 1 large parsnip peeled and chopped
  • 2 cups 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
  • 14.5 oz chicken broth can
Instructions
 
Freezer Prep Directions
  • Prepare a gallon freezer bag, labeling according to your preferred method.
  • 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.
Slow Cooker Directions
  • Thaw freezer bag in fridge 12-24 hours before cooking.
  • Add freezer bag contents into slow cooker, plus a 14.5 oz can chicken broth.
  • Cook on low for 8-10 hours.
  • Shred beef, stir, and serve!
Instant Pot Directions
  1. Dump the contents of the freezer bag into the Instant Pot, plus a 14.5 oz can chicken broth.
  2. Set to High Pressure for 65 minutes, then allow a 15-minute natural release followed by a quick release.  
  3. Shred beef, stir, and serve!
Dietary Adjustments
Make it Gluten-Free:
  • Ensure your broth is gluten-free.
 
 
Make it Dairy-Free:
  • This recipe is naturally dairy-free.
Freezer Labels
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Keyword crockpot dinners, Easy Dinner, freezer meals, One Pot Beef Stew
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