Ingredients
- 1 pound cubed beef
- 2 large carrots (peeled and chopped)
- 2 ribs celery (finely chopped)
- 1 small onion (finely chopped)
- 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1 pound potatoes (chopped)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (with juice, 14 oz)
- 1 cup green beans (trimmed and chopped)
- ¾ cup marinara sauce
- ½ cup canned or frozen corn
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cloves garlic (finely minced)
- 1½ teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the cubed beef on all sides, then transfer it to a slow cooker.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped carrots, celery, and onion until softened. Mix in tomato paste, garlic, salt, parsley, thyme, paprika, and pepper; cook for an additional minute.
- Add sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker with beef. Pour in broth, potatoes, diced tomatoes (with juice), green beans, marinara sauce, corn, and bay leaf.
- Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours until beef and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg