Ralph's Mediterranean Beef Stew
Ingredients
- Potatoes, russet150g≈ 1 × Potato small (1-3/4" to 2-1/4" dia)
- Carrots100g≈ 0.75 × 1 cup sliced
- Zucchini200g
- Beef Chuck Roast454g≈ 1 lb
- Tomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced411g
- Spices, pepper, black0.5g≈ 5 × dash
- Cinnamon Stick1g≈ 0.5 × 1 teaspoon ground
- Salt6g≈ 1 teaspoon
Estimated Cost
- Potatoes, russet (150g)—
- Carrots (100g)$0.25
- Zucchini (200g)—
- Beef Chuck Roast (454g)$10.99
- Tomatoes, canned, red, ripe, diced (411g)—
- Spices, pepper, black (0.5g)$0.02
- Cinnamon Stick (1g)$0.23
- Salt (6g)$0.01
* Cost estimate based on 5 of 8 ingredients.
Prices are estimates based on Kroger grocery store data, last updated June 2026. Actual prices may vary by location and retailer.
Instructions
- 1
1. Layer the potato, carrot, and zucchini in a 2 to 4 quart slow cooker.
- 2
2. Add the beef stew meat on top.
- 3
3. Add the diced tomatoes.
- 4
4. Season with salt, black pepper, and cinnamon.
- 5
5. Cover the slow cooker.
- 6
6. Cook on HIGH for 5 hours until the beef reaches an internal temperature of 145°F and is tender. Alternatively, cook on HIGH for 1 hour, reduce to LOW, and cook for 7 hours until the beef is fork-tender and reaches 145°F internally.
Nutrition per serving
Based on 4 servings · USDA data
Nutrition calculated from USDA FoodData Central using ingredient quantities in grams.
Nutrition values are estimates based on USDA data and may vary.