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Cajun Beef and Okra Stew in the Slow Cooker — featured

Cajun Beef and Okra Stew in the Slow Cooker

This Slow Cooker Cajun Beef and Okra Stew features tender beef, fresh okra, and a rich tomato broth seasoned with Cajun spices, making it a hearty and flavorful dish perfect for dinner.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Total Time 8 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Cajun
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 900 g beef chuck roast Cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetables
  • 300 g fresh okra Sliced into thick rounds
  • 1 large yellow onion Diced
  • 1 green bell pepper Diced
  • 1 red bell pepper Diced
  • 2 celery Chopped
  • 4 garlic Minced
Canned Goods
  • 400 g diced tomatoes With juices
  • 225 g tomato sauce
Broth
  • 500 ml low sodium beef broth
Oils
  • 30 ml olive oil
Spices
  • 30 g Cajun seasoning
  • 5 g smoked paprika
  • 5 g dried thyme
  • 5 g dried oregano
  • 2.5 g ground black pepper
  • 1 g cayenne pepper
  • 5 ml Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 15 g salt
Condiments
  • 15 g tomato paste Flavor enhancer
Thickener
  • 15 g cornstarch Optional for thickening
Liquid
  • 30 ml cold water Optional for thickening
Herbs
  • 30 g fresh parsley Chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Slow cooker Essential for cooking the stew evenly over an extended time.
  • Skillet Necessary for searing the beef.

Method
 

Preparation of the Beef
  1. Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season with spices.
  2. Sear the beef cubes in a skillet until browned.
Vegetable Preparation
  1. Cook onion, bell peppers, and celery in the same skillet.
Combining Ingredients
  1. Add everything to the slow cooker.
Cooking
  1. Cook the stew on LOW until beef is fork tender.
  2. Stir sliced okra into the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking.
Thickening and Finishing Touches
  1. Combine cornstarch and water and stir into boiling stew.
  2. Sprinkle parsley and stir before serving.

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers in airtight containers for up to 4 days.