Crock Pot Beef and Beer Carbonnade
Belgian style crock pot beef and beer carbonnade, a hearty and flavorful stew perfect for cold weather
Servings: 7
Ingredients
- 2-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 large onion, thinly sliced
- 2 bacon slices, cooked and crumbled
- 12 ounces beer (preferably Belgian; I used an amber ale)
- 3 tablespoons instant tapioca, or flour
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon whole grain mustard
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
Instructions
- Ideal Slow Cooker Size: 4-Quart.
- Grease the inside of your slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
- Place the beef, onion, bacon, beer, tapioca, bay leaves, brown sugar, mustard, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 5 to 7 hours or until the meat is tender and thoroughly cooked.
Notes
Serving size: 4 ounces beef + generous 1/4 cup sauce
WW Points: 9
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(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 7 SmartPoints (Green plan) 7 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 7 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 8 PointsPlus (Old Plan) Since we’re not Belgian ale drinkers and I didn’t feel like making a special trip to the store in search of it, I used a bottle of amber ale that was hiding in the back of the fridge. Served with noodles and slow cooker apple glazed carrots, this crock pot beef and beer carbonnade made for a satisfying meal. To keep this meal low in carbs, serve over zucchini noodles, carrot noodles or cauliflower rice.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 7 SmartPoints (Green plan) 7 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 7 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 8 PointsPlus (Old Plan) Since we’re not Belgian ale drinkers and I didn’t feel like making a special trip to the store in search of it, I used a bottle of amber ale that was hiding in the back of the fridge. Served with noodles and slow cooker apple glazed carrots, this crock pot beef and beer carbonnade made for a satisfying meal. To keep this meal low in carbs, serve over zucchini noodles, carrot noodles or cauliflower rice.
Nutrition
Serving: 4ounces beef + 1/4 cup gravy | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 4.3g | Protein: 38.1g | Fat: 4.3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 49mg | Sodium: 453mg | Potassium: 272mg | Fiber: 0.4g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 17IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg