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Beef Stew For Two Slow Cooker Recipe

Craving a hearty, flavorful beef stew but don't want leftovers for a week? This recipe is perfect for two! Created for cozy nights in, this slow cooker beef stew packs maximum flavor into a minimum of servings. Easily doubled if you need more. Customize the seasonings to your liking and enjoy tender beef, potatoes, and carrots in a rich, savory broth. Perfect served with crusty bread!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 375 mins
Calories 475.4 kcal
Protein 112g
Rating 3.6 (18 Reviews)
Beef Stew For Two Slow Cooker 119

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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Beef Stew For Two Slow Cooker

  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pound beef stew meat
  • 1 pound small potatoes
  • 1 cup chopped carrots
  • 1 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • favorite crusty bread

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How to Make Beef Stew For Two Slow Cooker

  1. In a large plastic bag, combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon black pepper, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
  2. Add 1 pound beef stew chunks to the bag, ensuring they are thoroughly coated in the flour mixture.
  3. Place the coated beef into a 2-quart slow cooker.
  4. Top the beef with 1 pound of small potatoes (peeled and quartered) and 1 cup of chopped carrots.
  5. In a bowl, whisk together 1 1/2 cups beef broth and 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce. Pour this mixture over the potatoes and carrots in the slow cooker.
  6. Add 1 bay leaf to the slow cooker and cover.
  7. Cook on low for 6 hours.
  8. After cooking, remove the bay leaf. Stir gently to combine the beef and vegetables.
  9. Serve hot with your favorite crusty bread.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

55 g

Sugar

13g

Fat

23g

Carbs

12g

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