Name: Slow-Cooker Braised Beef with Carrots & Turnips
Prep time: 40 min
Total time: 240 min
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon kosher salt; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 0.5 teaspoon ground allspice; 0.5 teaspoon ground pepper; 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves; 3-3 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed; 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil; 1 medium onion, chopped; 3 cloves garlic, sliced; 1 cup red wine; 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, preferably San Marzano; 5 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces; Chopped fresh basil for garnish

Slow-Cooker Braised Beef with Carrots & Turnips

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10 Reviews

The spice blend in this healthy beef stew recipe—cinnamon, allspice and cloves—may conjure images of apple pie, but the combo is a great fit in savory applications too. Serve over creamy polenta or buttered whole-wheat egg noodles.

Hilary Meyer

Updated on December 20, 2016

Prep Time:

40 mins

Additional Time:

3 hrs 20 mins

Total Time:

4 hrs

Servings:

Yield:

8 servings

Nutrition Profile:

Dairy-Free Diabetes Appropriate Egg Free Gluten-Free Healthy Aging Healthy Immunity Healthy Pregnancy Heart Healthy High-Protein Low Added Sugars Low Carbohydrate Low Sodium Low-Calorie Nut-Free Soy-Free

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Ingredients

1 tablespoon kosher salt
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground allspice
½ teaspoon ground pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cloves
3-3 1/2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 medium onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, sliced
1 cup red wine
1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, preferably San Marzano
5 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium turnips, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
Chopped fresh basil for garnish

Directions

Combine salt, cinnamon, allspice, pepper and cloves in a small bowl. Rub the mixture all over beef.
Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the beef and cook until browned, 4 to 5 minutes per side. Transfer to a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker.
Add onion and garlic to the pan. Cook, stirring, for 2 minutes. Add wine and tomatoes (with their juice); bring to a boil, scraping up any browned bits and breaking up the tomatoes. Add the mixture to the slow cooker along with carrots and turnips.
Cover and cook on High for 4 hours or Low for 8 hours.
Remove the beef from the slow cooker and slice. Serve the beef with the sauce and vegetables, garnished with basil, if desired.

Tips

Active: 40 minutes Slow-cooker time: 4-8 hours

To make ahead: Refrigerate the browned beef (Steps 1-2) and tomato mixture (Step 3) separately for up to 1 day. Bring the tomato mixture to a boil before adding to the slow cooker.

Equipment: 5- to 6-quart slow cooker

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

318	Calories
11g	Fat
13g	Carbs
35g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 318
% Daily Value *
Total Carbohydrate 13g	5%
Dietary Fiber 3g	11%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 35g	69%
Total Fat 11g	14%
Saturated Fat 3g	16%
Cholesterol 99mg	33%
Vitamin A 6777IU	136%
Vitamin C 17mg	19%
Folate 26mcg	7%
Sodium 538mg	23%
Calcium 69mg	5%
Iron 4mg	19%
Magnesium 36mg	9%
Potassium 698mg	15%

Nutrition information is calculated by a registered dietitian using an ingredient database but should be considered an estimate.

* Daily Values (DVs) are the recommended amounts of nutrients to consume each day. Percent Daily Value (%DV) found on nutrition labels tells you how much a serving of a particular food or recipe contributes to each of those total recommended amounts. Per the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the daily value is based on a standard 2,000 calorie diet. Depending on your calorie needs or if you have a health condition, you may need more or less of particular nutrients. (For example, it’s recommended that people following a heart-healthy diet eat less sodium on a daily basis compared to those following a standard diet.)

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a special diet for medical reasons, be sure to consult with your primary care provider or a registered dietitian to better understand your personal nutrition needs.