Vegetable Beef Stew Preparation

A hearty, flavorful stew packed with vegetables perfect for a cold winter day.

Vegetable Beef Stew Preparation

Included Ingredients

Beef, carrot, celery rib, bouillon, worcestershire sauce, mushrooms, tomato, sugar, onion, potato, seasonings.

Groceries Needed

  • Corn starch

Optional Additions

  • Onion powder (for stronger flavors)
  • Garlic (for stronger flavors)
  • Salt and pepper (for stronger flavors)

Preparation & Serving Instructions

Cook times are for frozen meals. Times may vary by slow cooker/pressure cooker. Ensure all food reaches 165°F (74°C) before serving. If cooking a thawed meal, use the shorter cooking time listed as a guideline.

Cook: Follow the cooking instructions below.

Serve: Remove bay leaf. Stir well before serving.

Low Carb Serving Option:

Serve with veggies or veggie tots.

Small

Meals feed 2-3

Stovetop

Cook from frozen in a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add 1.5 cups of water Break up as it thaws and cooks. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and cook for 45 minutes - 1 hour, or to an internal temperature of 160° F. To thicken make a slurry by mixing 0.5 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoons of cold water until it's smooth. Next, slowly pour the slurry into the simmering stew, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to simmer for at least a minute to fully activate the starch, adding more slurry in small increments if needed to reach your desired thickness

Pressure Cooker

Not recommended.

Slow Cooker

Add 1.5 cups of water. Using a 1.5-2 quart slow cooker, cook on low 6-8 hours or to an internal temperature of 160° F. To thicken make a slurry by mixing 0.5 tablespoon of cornstarch with 1 tablespoons of cold water until it's smooth. Next, slowly pour the slurry into the simmering stew, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to simmer for at least a minute to fully activate the starch, adding more slurry in small increments if needed to reach your desired thickness

Seasoning

For stronger flavors, add 30-60 minutes before serving:

Onion Powder | ⅛ tsp

Garlic | ½ tsp

Salt and pepper, to taste

Medium

Meals feed 4-6

Slow Cooker

Add 3 cups of water. Cook on low 6-8 hours, or to an internal temperature of 160° F. To thicken make a slurry by mixing 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water until it's smooth. Next, slowly pour the slurry into the simmering stew, whisking constantly to prevent lumps. Continue to simmer for at least a minute to fully activate the starch, adding more slurry in small increments if needed to reach your desired thickness

Pressure Cooker

Not recommended

Seasoning

For stronger flavors, add 30-60 minutes before serving:

Onion Powder | ¼ tsp

Garlic | 1 tsp

Salt and pepper, to taste

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size | 1 cup
178 Calories | 2.6g Total Fat | 19.4g Carbs | 2.5g Fiber | 20.8g Protein | 3.4g Sugars | 0.9g Sat. Fat | 309mg Sodium

Allergens: Seafood. Your meal package will identify if substitutions have been made.

Nutrition Facts and allergen data apply to standard recipes only and do not reflect allergy substitutions or customer-provided ingredients.

The above Nutrition Facts refer to meals prepared at in-person classes and may slightly differ from delivered meals. Please refer to the label on the meal for the most accurate nutrition information.