Slow Cooker Beef and Tomato Stew

By charlotteh371

Ingredients

• 1 1
• tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 1
• large yellow onion, diced small
• 3 3
• medium carrots, cut into 1/4-inch rounds
• 3 3
• celery stalks, cut into 1/4-inch pieces
• 2 2
• pounds beef chuck, fat trimmed, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 1
• can (28 ounces) crushed tomatoes
• 1 1
• cup low-sodium chicken broth
• 3 3
• garlic cloves, smashed and peeled
• Coarse salt and ground pepper
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• cups cooked brown rice
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• tablespoons nonfat plain Greek yogurt
• 1/3 1/3
• cup chopped fresh parsley

Preparation

Step 1

In a large skillet, heat oil over medium. Add onion, carrots, and celery and cook, stirring frequently, until vegetables are softened, 10 minutes. Transfer mixture to a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker and add beef, tomatoes, broth, garlic, 1 teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon pepper.

Cover and cook on high, 6 hours, stirring occasionally. To serve, divide brown rice and stew among six bowls and top with yogurt and parsley.