Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Parsnip

3.8
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This beef stew always has people asking for the recipe. It is thick and heavy on the onion, as that is what my family likes. As I am lazy, I do not brown the beef before sticking in the slow cooker.

2
Prep Time:
20 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
8 hrs 20 mins
Servings:
6
Yield:
6 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound lean ground beef

  • 4 carrots, peeled and chopped

  • 2 large onions, chopped

  • 1 parsnip, peeled and chopped

  • 1 sweet potato, peeled and chopped

  • 1 cup water

  • 2 (1.2 ounce) packages dry brown gravy mix

  • 2 envelopes onion gravy mix

  • 2 packets beef bouillon

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon oregano

  • 1 teaspoon dried basil

  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme

Directions

  1. Mix ground beef, carrots, onions, parsnip, sweet potato, water, brown gravy mix. onion gravy mix, beef bouillon, salt, pepper, oregano, basil, and thyme in a slow cooker.

  2. Cook on Low for 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

295 Calories
11g Fat
32g Carbs
18g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 295
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 11g 14%
Saturated Fat 4g 21%
Cholesterol 50mg 17%
Sodium 1425mg 62%
Total Carbohydrate 32g 11%
Dietary Fiber 5g 19%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 18g
Vitamin C 12mg 61%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 3mg 16%
Potassium 709mg 15%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.