Spicy Beef Stew Recipe | Crockpot

beef

🥗Healthier: chicken

💰Cheaper: pork

Chicken is leaner, while pork is often less expensive.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + seasoning

Vegetable broth reduces calories and can be made cheaply.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Avocado oil is healthier, while canola oil is more budget-friendly.

chili powder

🥗Healthier: cayenne pepper

💰Cheaper: paprika

Cayenne offers heat without added calories, while paprika is often cheaper.

Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

Add chopped onions and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.

Add cubed beef and brown on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle in paprika, cumin, and chili powder; stir to coat the beef evenly.

Add chopped carrots, potatoes, and bell peppers; mix well.

Pour in beef broth and add diced tomatoes; stir to combine.

Season with salt, black pepper, and bay leaves; bring to a boil.

Reduce heat to low and cover; simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until beef is tender.

Remove bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve hot, garnished with chopped parsley.

Cooking Techniques

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