Slow Cooker High-Protein Beef Stew
Extra-meaty beef stew with double the beef and white beans for serious protein. 42g protein per bowl — comfort food that builds muscle.
PROTEIN 42g
CALORIES 420
P:E RATIO 1.1
TIME 495m
YIELD 8
P:E 1.1
ELITE DENSITY INVENTORY LIST
ORIGINAL
VEGAN SWAP
3 lbs beef stew meat 42G PROTEIN
1 can cannellini beans, drained HIGH FIBER
3 carrots, chunked PRODUCE
2 potatoes, cubed CARB BASE
1 onion, diced FLAVOR
4 cups beef broth 42G PROTEIN
2 tbsp tomato paste PRODUCE
1 tsp thyme FLAVOR
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce FLAVOR
2 tbsp flour FLAVOR
2 tbsp olive oil FLAVOR
MEAL PREP LOGISTICS
- Storage: Refrigerate for up to 5 days. Freeze for up to 3 months.
- Batching: White beans add extra protein and creamy texture.
- Reheat: Microwave 2-3 minutes or stovetop over medium heat.
EXECUTION STEPS
01
THE MACRO PREP
Toss beef in flour, salt, and pepper. Brown in olive oil in a hot skillet.
02
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Transfer to slow cooker. Add all remaining ingredients.
03
HIGH HEAT SEAR
Stir to combine. Cook on LOW 8-10 hours.
04
THE ASSEMBLY
The beans and flour thicken the stew naturally.
05
STEP 5
Adjust seasoning before serving.
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servings
- 3 lbs beef stew meat
- 1 can cannellini beans, drained
- 3 carrots, chunked
- 2 potatoes, cubed
- 1 onion, diced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tbsp flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil