Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Each serving of this Slow Cooker Beef Stew contains 36g protein and 661 calories, making it a calorie-dense option for gaining phases. Quick prep yields 8 servings, meaning one cooking session covers most of your week. Use the calorie surplus strategically to fuel strength gains without meal-prepping daily.
Ingredients
- •Beef Chuck Roast(1361g)
- •Vegetable oil(60g)
- •Yellow Onion
- •Garlic(15g)
- •Flour, All-Purpose, White(80g)
- •Sweet Potato, Baked, Flesh Only(720g)
Any sweet potato works. Medium = ~130g. Microwave 5-6 min to speed prep.
- •Potato, Baby(284g)
- •Carrots
- •Bell Pepper
- •Low Sodium Beef Broth(120g)
- •Wine, White, Dry(240g)
- •Canned Diced Tomatoes(397g)
- •Tomato Paste(60g)
- •Beef bouillon cube
- •1 teaspoon salt
- •1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- •Paprika, Ground(5g)
- •2 bay leaves
- •Parsley, Fresh(60g)
Instructions
- 1Season beef with salt and pepper.
- 2Heat 1 tablespoon of oil in a pan or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef until browned (about 2 to 3 minutes per side) in batches, adding more oil when needed.
- 3Transfer browned meat to into a 6qt (6 litre) slow cooker bowl.
- 4Fry the onion with remaining oil in the same skillet until softened. Add in the garlic and sauté until fragrant (30 seconds). Transfer to the slow cooker bowl.
- 5Add flour and mix to coat the meat and onions/garlic. Throw in the rest of the ingredients (except for the bay leaves and parsley) and give it a good mix. Place bay leaves on top.
- 6Cover, and cook on low heat setting for 8-10 hours, or high heat setting for 4 to 6 hours.
- 7Taste test before serving, and add extra salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with parsley,
- 8Serve over white rice or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition — Per Serving
661
calories
36g
protein
38g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 38g
- Saturated fat
- 12.1g
- Sodium
- 205 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 5.7g
8 servings per batch · ~425g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Slow Cooker Beef Stew have per serving?
Each serving contains 36g of protein and 661 calories with 38g fat and 38g carbs. This is a higher-calorie version with balanced macronutrient distribution across protein, fat, and carbs.
How long does Slow Cooker Beef Stew take to prep?
Prep time is quick with the slow cooker handling the cooking, and this batch makes 8 servings. You'll have over a week of ready-to-eat dinner portions with minimal hands-on preparation.
Is Slow Cooker Beef Stew good for muscle gain?
At 661 calories and 38g carbs per serving, this recipe is designed for muscle gain phases requiring higher calorie intake. The 36g protein per serving supports recovery alongside the carbohydrate fuel for training.
