Gone All Day Stew

Cozy, comforting, and effortlessly satisfying, "Gone All Day Stew" is the ultimate slow-cooked masterpiece perfect for busy days. This hearty beef stew features tender chunks of beef, a medley of yellow potatoes, carrots, and celery, all simmered to perfection in a rich, flavorful broth infused with garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and fragrant herbs like thyme and bay leaves. Prep is quick and simple, with just 20 minutes of active time before everything comes together in your slow cooker while you’re out and about. As a finishing touch, vibrant peas and optional fresh parsley add color and freshness. Ideal for feeding a crowd, this one-pot wonder is a stress-free way to serve up a warm, nourishing meal with minimal effort. Perfect for weeknight dinners or Sunday meal prep, "Gone All Day Stew" is your go-to recipe for wholesome, slow-cooked comfort.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:500 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 4 medium yellow potatoes
• 4 large carrots
• 3 units celery stalks
• 1 large onion
• 3 units garlic cloves
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
• 2 units bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Toss the beef stew meat with the flour, ensuring all pieces are lightly coated.

Step 3

Brown the beef in the skillet for 2-3 minutes per side, working in batches to avoid overcrowding.

Step 4

Peel and chop the potatoes and carrots into bite-sized pieces. Slice the celery and dice the onion.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 6

Place the browned beef in the slow cooker, followed by the potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.

Step 7

In a mixing bowl, combine the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.

Step 8

Pour the mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.

Step 9

Add the bay leaves on top.

Step 10

Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 8 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are fully cooked.

Step 11

About 30 minutes before the stew is done, stir in the frozen peas.

Step 12

Remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 13

Garnish with fresh parsley before serving, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3364.2 grams (3364.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3594

Total Fat 169.30g	217%
Saturated Fat 60.50g	303%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.00g
Cholesterol 817mg	272%
Sodium 7375mg	321%
Total Carbohydrate 225.10g	82%
Dietary Fiber 34.80g	124%
Total Sugars 47.00g
Protein 276.90g	554%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 614mg	47%
Iron 36mg	198%
Potassium 8337mg	177%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.1%

Protein: 31.4%

Carbs: 25.5%