Low Points Beef stew
🛒 What You’ll Need
- 1.5 lbs Lean beef stew meat, cubed 🥩
- 1 bag Baby carrots 🥕
- 4–5 Medium potatoes, cubed 🥔
- 1 packet Beef stew seasoning mix (check for low-sodium/low-sugar options!) 🧂
- 1 bottle Savory beef cooking sauce or low-sodium beef broth 🥣
- Optional: Fresh parsley for garnish 🌿
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prep the Veg: Wash and cube your potatoes, keeping the pieces uniform for even cooking as shown in the prep photo! 🥔🔪✨
- The Slow Cooker Base: Place your lean beef cubes, baby carrots, and potatoes into the slow cooker. 🥩🥕🥔
- The Sauce Mix: Pour your beef stew seasoning and the cooking sauce (or broth) over the meat and vegetables. 🥣🌪️
- Slow and Steady: Cover and cook on Low for 7–8 hours or High for 4–5 hours. You’ll know it’s ready when the beef is fork-tender and the sauce has thickened beautifully! ⏲️📈🔥
- The Final Look: Once cooked, give it a gentle stir to combine all those rich flavors. 🥄🤤
- Serve: Ladle a generous portion into a bowl and garnish with fresh parsley. 🍽️😋✨
🔥 Pro Tips:
- The “Zero Point” Bulk-Up: Want a bigger portion for fewer points? Add extra non-starchy veggies like celery, mushrooms, or green beans to the pot! 🍄🌿🛡️💎
- The “Perfect Side” Hack: Serve this stew with a small, fluffy biscuit to soak up every last drop of that savory gravy as seen in the final serving suggestion! 🥖🎯✨
