Ingredients for Argentina Style Beef Stew
- 4 slices bacon
- 1.5 lbs beef stew meat
- 2 large carrots, chopped
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
- 2 lbs potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 1 medium butternut squash or pumpkin, peeled, seeded, and cubed
- 1 medium sweet pepper, chopped
- 1 tbsp fresh thyme
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 small head of cabbage, shredded
- 1 tbsp dried thyme
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How to Make Argentina Style Beef Stew
- Fry 4 slices of bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to a paper towel-lined plate to drain.
- Crumble bacon and set aside to chill until serving time.
- Add 1.5 lbs beef stew meat to the hot bacon drippings in the skillet. Brown on all sides.
- Drain off excess fat from the skillet.
- In a 6-quart slow cooker, combine: 2 large carrots (chopped), 1 large onion (chopped), 1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes, 2 lbs potatoes (peeled and cubed), 1 medium butternut squash or pumpkin (peeled, seeded, and cubed), 1 medium sweet pepper (chopped), 1 tbsp dried thyme, and 4 cloves garlic (minced).
- Add the browned beef to the slow cooker.
- Pour 4 cups beef broth over the meat and vegetables.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours, or until the beef is very tender.
- Turn the slow cooker to high.
- Stir in 1 small head of cabbage (shredded) and 1 tbsp fresh thyme.
- Cover and cook for 15-20 minutes, or until the cabbage is tender but still slightly crisp.
- Stir in the chilled crumbled bacon before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
31 g
Sugar
37g
Fat
69g
Carbs
10g