Classic Beef and Lentil Slow Cooker Stew
Tender stew beef, hearty brown lentils, and sweet root vegetables slow-simmered in a rich savory broth. A hands-off, budget-friendly 10-minute prep meal that delivers rich iron and satisfying protein for the whole family.
Prep
10 min
Cook
480 min
Total
490 min
Makes
6 servings
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Made by Tiff + Lila
Tiff created this recipe with Lila and shared it with the perimenopause community.
The feel-good payoff
Why this meal can feel especially good in perimenopause
Think practical wins: steadier energy, comfortable fullness and one less food decision. Your response is personal, so use the prompts below to notice what works for you.
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Feel fueled, not flattened
A complete meal with protein, carbohydrates and fats is designed to offer more staying power than a quick carb-only fix.
Notice: energy 1–3 hours later
Comfortably satisfied
Fullness that has staying power
This meal is designed to feel substantial, so finishing it can feel like the meal is complete rather than the start of an evening of grazing.
Notice: fullness 2–3 hours later
Digestive comfort
A portion that works for you
Fiber and plants can support digestion, but more is not always better overnight. Start with a comfortable portion and build gradually.
Notice: comfort + portion
More staying power
Make the next few hours easier
This meal is built to be more sustaining than a snack-sized stopgap, with enough substance to carry you into the next part of the day.
Notice: energy + fullness later
Setup
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Prep
10 min
Cook
480 min
Total
490 min
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Equipment
Knife and cutting board
Time saver
Make-Ahead Friendly: Chop the carrots, celery, and onion the night before and keep them refrigerated in a container to cut morning prep time down to 5 minutes.
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Instructions
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Next: Place 120g stew beef
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Place 120g stew beef
Place 120g stew beef, 35g brown lentil, 0.5 pcs carrot, 0.5 pcs celery stalk, 0.25 pcs yellow onion, 1 pcs garlic clove, and 0.33 cup diced tomato into a 5-quart or 6-quart slow cooker.
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Pour 1 cup beef broth over the…
Pour 1 cup beef broth over the meat and vegetables, then stir in 0.5 tsp olive oil and 0.25 tsp dried thyme until evenly combined.
Look for: evenly combined
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Cover with the lid and set the…
Cover with the lid and set the slow cooker to LOW for 7 to 8 hours (or HIGH for 4 hours) until the beef turns fork-tender and the lentils are soft.
Look for: the beef turns fork-tender and the lentils are soft
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Ladle into warm bowls and serve hot
Ladle into warm bowls and serve hot. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Ready when: everything is assembled and ready to enjoy
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