Slow Cooker Italian Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Italian Beef Stew

Give savory beef stew a Tuscan twist with Italian seasoning, cannellini beans and crushed tomatoes.

Prep Time

15

Minutes

Total Time

12:30

Hrs:Mins

Makes

6

servings

1
pound beef stew meat
1
teaspoon beef base
3
large carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces (2 cups)
2
medium stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
2
cloves garlic, finely chopped
1
medium onion, coarsely chopped (1 1/2 cups)
1/4
teaspoon pepper
1
can (19 ounces) Progresso® cannellini (white kidney) beans, rinsed and drained
1
can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes in puree, undrained
1
jar (12 ounces) beef gravy
2
teaspoons Italian seasoning
1
teaspoon sugar
2
cups Green giant® frozen cut green beans (from 1-pound bag)
  1. Place beef, beef base, carrots, celery, garlic, onion, pepper, kidney beans, tomatoes and gravy in order listed in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on low heat setting 10 to 12 hours.
  3. Stir in Italian seasoning, sugar and frozen green beans. Increase heat setting to high. Cover and cook 15 minutes or until green beans are tender.
Makes 6 servings (1 1/2 cups each)
Make the Most of This Recipe With Tips From The Betty Crocker® Kitchens
Substitution
If you can't find white kidney beans, red ones will taste just fine.
Success
The Italian seasoning is added at the end to preserve its flavor.
Serve-With
Serve a tossed green salad and hot garlic bread to round out this meal.

Nutrition Information:

1 Serving (1 Serving)
  • Calories 340
    • (Calories from Fat 100),
  • Total Fat 11g
    • (Saturated Fat 4g,),
  • Cholesterol 50mg;
  • Sodium 800mg;
  • Total Carbohydrate 41g
    • (Dietary Fiber 10g,
  • Protein 29g;
Percent Daily Value*:
    Exchanges:
    • 2 Starch;
    • 2 Vegetable;
    Carbohydrate Choices:
    • 3;
    *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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