Best 8 Mediterranean Beef Stew Crock Pot Recipes

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Indulge in the tantalizing flavors of the Mediterranean with our delectable Beef Stew recipe, meticulously crafted for your slow cooker. This extraordinary dish seamlessly blends succulent beef, an array of tender vegetables, and a symphony of aromatic herbs and spices, resulting in a hearty and comforting stew that will delight your taste buds. Join us on a culinary journey as we explore the enchanting world of Mediterranean cuisine, offering you a collection of mouthwatering recipes that capture the essence of this vibrant region. Embark on a culinary adventure with our delectable Mediterranean Beef Stew, a true masterpiece that embodies the essence of slow-cooked perfection.

**Additional Recipes Included:**

* **Mediterranean Lentil Soup:** Dive into the depths of flavor with this nourishing soup, featuring lentils simmered in a flavorful tomato broth, accented with a medley of Mediterranean spices and fresh herbs.

* **Mediterranean Chicken and Rice:** Experience the harmonious union of tender chicken and fluffy rice, infused with the vibrant flavors of sun-kissed tomatoes, aromatic saffron, and a chorus of Mediterranean herbs.

* **Mediterranean Pasta Salad:** Delight in a refreshing and vibrant salad, where colorful pasta intertwines with roasted vegetables, tangy feta cheese, and a zesty lemon-herb vinaigrette, creating a symphony of flavors.

* **Mediterranean Flatbread:** Embark on a culinary journey with this delectable flatbread, topped with savory grilled vegetables, succulent meats, and a drizzle of tangy tzatziki sauce, offering a taste of Mediterranean street food at its finest.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

CROCK POT ITALIAN BEEF STEW



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Easy, rustic Italian Beef Stew made right in your crock pot or slow cooker! Only a few minutes to prep this comforting meal.

Provided by The Mediterranean Dish

Categories     Entree

Time 5h15m

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
Salt and freshly ground pepper
1 1/2 lb beef chuck roast, fat-trimmed, and cut into roughly 1 1/2 inch cubes
Private Reserve extra virgin olive oil
1 large red onion, cut into large pieces
6 garlic cloves, chopped
4-5 large rainbow carrots (about 12 oz), cut into large pieces
1 cup red wine
2 cups vegetable broth
28 oz can whole peeled tomato
4-5 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
16 oz white or cremini mushrooms, cleaned and sliced

Steps:

  • Mix the flour and garlic powder together.
  • Pat the meat dry and season with salt and pepper. Dredge the meat into the flour mixture to coat.
  • In a large cast-irons skillet, heat 2 tbsp olive oil. Brown the meat deeply for about 3-4 minutes on each side; crust should form. Remove from heat.
  • Now, place the browned meat in the bottom of a large crock pot. Add the remaining ingredients except the mushrooms. Stir with a wooden spoon.
  • Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 4 1/2 hours. Add the sliced mushrooms. Cover and cook for another 30 minutes or so.
  • Enjoy with your favorite Italian bread or even homemade challah!

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW I



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A hearty, savory slow cooker stew with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs and spices. You won't be slow to say 'yum'!

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 12h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ cups beef broth
3 potatoes, diced
4 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
  • Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 131.5 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 541.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN LENTIL STEW



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This is an excellent slow cooker recipe... Mix ingredients and let cook. Delicious! Spiced with cumin and coriander and flavored with tomato paste, this veggie-filled lentil stew will keep you warm for winter, and all year round! Good with a loaf of fresh-baked rustic bread! Vegetarian and vegan. Serve with a piece of bread for dipping.

Provided by CookingForDummies

Categories     Everyday Cooking     Vegetarian     Soups and Stews     Stew

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 14

5 cups water
2 ½ cubes vegetable bouillon, or more to taste
2 cups dry lentils
5 small carrots, peeled and diced
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
3 teaspoons ground cumin, or to taste
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 small onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
½ (6 ounce) can tomato paste, or to taste
½ teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
½ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste
½ (8 ounce) package fresh spinach, torn

Steps:

  • Warm water and vegetable bouillon in a slow cooker on High until dissolved. Add lentils, carrots, and potatoes.
  • Heat a medium saucepan over medium heat. Add cumin and coriander and cook and stir until fragrant, about 20 seconds. Add oil, followed by onion. Cook, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Remove from heat and transfer to the slow cooker. Stir. Add tomato paste, salt, and pepper. Stir in spinach.
  • Cook on High, stirring every 30 minutes, until lentils are tender and stew has thickened, 3 to 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3 calories, Carbohydrate 36.4 g, Fat 2.1 g, Fiber 14.3 g, Protein 12 g, SaturatedFat 0.3 g, Sodium 193.9 mg, Sugar 3.8 g

MEDITERRANEAN BEEF STEW (CROCK POT)



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Posted from a website co-op this stew is plainly simple, so feel free to add any other veggies that you may desire. It is great served over mashed potatoes, noodles or rice along side some crusty bread.

Provided by LAURIE

Categories     Stew

Time 15m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 medium zucchini, cut into bite size chunks
1 lb beef stew meat
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans Italian-style diced tomatoes (do not drain)
1/2 teaspoon ground pepper
1 (2 inch) cinnamon sticks (or 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon)

Steps:

  • Place zucchini in bottom of a 3 1/2 quart slow cooker.
  • Add stew meat and remaining ingredients. Cover and cook on high setting 5 hours or until meat is tender.
  • One half hour before serving, remove cover from slow cooker and stir stew.
  • Continue to cook without cover for 30 minutes.
  • Remove and discard cinnamon stick before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 461.4, Fat 29.7, SaturatedFat 11.7, Cholesterol 118, Sodium 528.6, Carbohydrate 16.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 9.3, Protein 33

MEDITERRANEAN BEEF STEW



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Make and share this Mediterranean Beef Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mrs.Habu

Categories     Stew

Time 1h45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
1 1/2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch pieces
3 1/2 cups halved mushrooms (about 8 ounces)
2 cups diagonally sliced carrots
1 1/2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups sliced celery
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 1/2 cups water
1 cup dry red wine, such as cabernet sauvignon
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
2 (14 1/2 ounce) cans no-salt-added stewed tomatoes, undrained
2 bay leaves
1 (2 1/4 ounce) can sliced ripe black olives, drained
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
  • Add beef and cook for 5 minutes, browning all sides.
  • Remove meat from pan.
  • Add mushrooms, carrots, onion, celery and garlic to the pan.
  • Cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  • Return beef to the pan.
  • Stir in water, and all the rest of the ingredients except the olives, red wine vinegar and parsley.
  • Bring to a boil.
  • Cover, reduce heat and simmer for 1 hour.
  • Stir in olives and cook for 30 minutes or until beef is tender.
  • Discard the bay leaves.
  • Stir in vinegar and sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.1, Fat 7.7, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 72.6, Sodium 590.9, Carbohydrate 12.4, Fiber 3.2, Sugar 5.3, Protein 27.2

CROCK POT MEDITERRANEAN STEW



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Make and share this Crock Pot Mediterranean Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Carianne

Categories     Stew

Time 9h30m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 butternut squash (peeled, seeded, cubed)
2 cups eggplants (cubed)
2 cups zucchini (cubed)
10 ounces frozen okra (thawed)
8 ounces tomato sauce
1 onion (chopped)
1 carrot (sliced)
1/2 cup vegetable broth
1/3 cup raisins
1 garlic clove (chopped)
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon turmeric
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • Throw it all in a crock pot and cook on low for 7 - 9 hours!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 98, Fat 0.4, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 133.4, Carbohydrate 24.4, Fiber 4.7, Sugar 8.8, Protein 2.8

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN STEW



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A nice hearty stew that is wicked easy.

Provided by BROMFIELD

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews

Time 10h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 butternut squash - peeled, seeded, and cubed
2 cups cubed eggplant, with peel
2 cups cubed zucchini
1 (10 ounce) package frozen okra, thawed
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup chopped onion
1 ripe tomato, chopped
1 carrot, sliced thin
½ cup vegetable broth
⅓ cup raisins
1 clove garlic, chopped
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground turmeric
¼ teaspoon crushed red pepper
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon paprika

Steps:

  • In a slow cooker, combine butternut squash, eggplant, zucchini, okra, tomato sauce, onion, tomato, carrot, broth, raisins, and garlic. Season with cumin, turmeric, red pepper, cinnamon, and paprika.
  • Cover, and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours, or until vegetables are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 121.9 calories, Carbohydrate 30.5 g, Fat 0.5 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 3.4 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 156.8 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

SLOW COOKER MEDITERRANEAN BEEF WITH ARTICHOKES



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A nice warm dish served over pasta.

Provided by JennaBee

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 7h28m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 tablespoon grapeseed oil
2 pounds stewing beef
1 (14 ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and halved
1 onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, chopped or more to taste
1 (32 fluid ounce) container beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
½ cup pitted and roughly chopped Kalamata olives
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 teaspoon dried parsley
1 teaspoon dried basil
½ teaspoon ground cumin
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Cook beef in the hot oil until browned, about 2 minutes per side.
  • Transfer beef to a slow cooker. Cover with artichoke hearts, onion, and garlic. Pour in beef broth, tomato sauce, and diced tomatoes. Stir in olives, oregano, parsley, basil, cumin, bay leaf.
  • Cook on Low until beef is tender, about 7 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 416.2 calories, Carbohydrate 14.1 g, Cholesterol 83.5 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 29.9 g, SaturatedFat 8.9 g, Sodium 1452.8 mg, Sugar 5.3 g

Tips:

  • Sear the beef before slow cooking: This step adds flavor and helps to brown the meat.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and nutrition to the stew.
  • Add spices and herbs: These will help to flavor the stew and make it more flavorful.
  • Use a good quality red wine: This will add depth of flavor to the stew.
  • Cook the stew on low heat for a long time: This will help to tenderize the beef and develop the flavors.
  • Serve the stew with a side of rice or crusty bread: This will help to soak up the delicious sauce.

Conclusion:

This Mediterranean beef stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you are looking for a comforting and delicious meal, give this Mediterranean beef stew a try.

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