Name: Slow Cooker Beef and Parsnip Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 480 min
Total time: 495 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: 1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon pepper; 1/2 teaspoon celery salt; 1/4 cup flour; 1/2 pound parsnips (peeled and cut into bite sized chucks); 1 cup frozen peas; 1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms; 1/2 sweet yellow onion (diced); 2 1/2 cups beef broth; 1/2 cup red wine (or another 1/2 cup broth); 1 tablespoon tomato paste; 1 bay leaf

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Ahhhh…fall! Who else thinks this season passes us by way to quickly?!? Every year I vow to slow down and enjoy the beauty of the amazing colors and fabulous weather. Then I blink and it’s gone and I start to feel a little sad. When I’m sad I need comfort food. Like crock pot beef stew. Assemble the ingredients for this perfectly comforting meal before your day kicks into high gear and then you can get out and enjoy the beauty just a little longer instead of worrying about getting dinner on the table. Toast up some crusty bread under the broiler and wrap your hands around a steaming bowl of this stew.

This is a twist on a traditional beef stew. If you haven’t tried parsnips yet, you must! I mean it….they are my absolute favorite. They’re a little sweet and a little spicy and just create a little surprise burst of flavor in this dish. And plus, they are super good for you! Bonus!

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Slow Cooker Beef and Parsnip Stew

Prep Time

15 mins

Cook Time

8 hrs

Total Time

8 hrs 15 mins

Servings: 4

Calories: 472 kcal

Author: Slow Cooker Gourmet

Ingredients

1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon celery salt
1/4 cup flour
1/2 pound parsnips peeled and cut into bite sized chucks
1 cup frozen peas
1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
1/2 sweet yellow onion diced
2 1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 cup red wine or another 1/2 cup broth
1 tablespoon tomato paste
1 bay leaf

Instructions

Spray the crock with nonstick spray or rub with a little olive oil
Add the stew meat along with the salt, pepper, celery salt and flour
Toss together until the meat is coated in flour
Add the remaining ingredients and stir
Cook on low for 8 hours

Recipe Notes

A lot of people like to brown their meat before putting it in the crockpot. If you prefer this, please feel free! However, to me it adds an extra step with extra cleanup, and is not really necessary with this recipe. It is delicious without the extra work!

Nutrition Facts

Slow Cooker Beef and Parsnip Stew

Amount Per Serving

Calories 472 Calories from Fat 117

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g 20%

Saturated Fat 4g 20%

Cholesterol 132mg 44%

Sodium 1246mg 52%

Potassium 965mg 28%

Total Carbohydrates 27g 9%

Dietary Fiber 5g 20%

Sugars 8g

Protein 52g 104%

Vitamin A 6.8%

Vitamin C 32.7%

Calcium 5.7%

Iron 33.3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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