This Tangy Beef and Vegetable Stew is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. Featuring lean beef stew meat that becomes fork-tender after hours of slow cooking, this dish balances rich savory flavors with a bright, zesty kick from vinegar and prepared horseradish. The broth is deepened with ketchup and mustard, creating a unique tangy profile that cuts through the richness of the meat. Loaded with hearty potatoes, carrots, onions, and finished with sweet peas, corn, and earthy mushrooms, every spoonful is packed with texture and flavor. It’s a one-pot wonder that requires minimal active effort, making it perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a large family. Serve it hot with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.
Tangy Beef And Vegetable Stew
Description
This Tangy Beef and Vegetable Stew is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. Featuring lean beef stew meat that becomes fork-tender after hours of slow cooking, this dish balances rich savory flavors with a bright, zesty kick from vinegar and prepared horseradish. The broth is deepened with ketchup and mustard, creating a unique tangy profile that cuts through the richness of the meat. Loaded with hearty potatoes, carrots, onions, and finished with sweet peas, corn, and earthy mushrooms, every spoonful is packed with texture and flavor. It's a one-pot wonder that requires minimal active effort, making it perfect for busy weeknights or feeding a large family. Serve it hot with crusty bread to soak up the delicious sauce.Ingredients
Directions
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Place the cubed potatoes, carrots, and onions into the bottom of a large slow cooker.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
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Brown the beef stew meat in the skillet, working in single layers to ensure a good sear.
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Transfer the browned beef from the skillet into the slow cooker, placing it over the vegetables.
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Sprinkle the all-purpose flour evenly over the meat and vegetables in the slow cooker.
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In a small bowl, dissolve the beef bouillon cubes in the boiling water.
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Stir in the vinegar, ketchup, prepared horseradish, mustard, and sugar into the bouillon mixture until well combined.
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Pour the liquid mixture evenly over the meat and vegetables in the slow cooker.
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Cover the slow cooker and cook on HIGH for 5 hours.
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Stir in the frozen peas, frozen corn, and sliced mushrooms.
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Cover and continue to cook on HIGH for an additional 45 minutes, until vegetables are tender and stew is heated through.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 12
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 277.2kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 0.4g1%
- Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
- Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
- Sodium 21.6mg1%
- Total Carbohydrate 61.2g21%
- Dietary Fiber 7.9g32%
- Sugars 2.9g
- Protein 7.2g15%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.