Best 6 Bachelor Stew Recipes

Bachelor stew is a hearty, one-pot meal that is perfect for busy individuals or anyone who wants a quick and easy dinner. This versatile dish can be made with a variety of ingredients, making it a great way to use up leftover vegetables, meat, or beans. Whether you're a novice cook or a seasoned pro, this step-by-step guide will help you create a delicious and satisfying bachelor stew that will warm you up on a cold night.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

BACHELOR'S STEW

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For all of you bachelors out there, this is a really great recipe and you can use it to catch a lady's eye! It is very savory and hearty!

Provided by CORWYNN DARKHOLME

Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 pounds lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
⅓ cup dried bread crumbs
1 teaspoon salt
⅛ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 yellow onion
3 carrots, cut into thick strips
4 stalks celery, chopped
1 teaspoon dried basil
⅓ cup quick-cooking tapioca
1 (4.5 ounce) can sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon soy sauce
2 (10.75 ounce) cans condensed tomato soup
1 cup beef broth

Steps:

Combine bread crumbs with salt and pepper and toss with beef. Place coated beef cubes into a slow cooker and add onion, carrots, celery, basil, tapioca, mushrooms, soy sauce, tomato soup and broth. Stir well, cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours, or on high for 3 to 5 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 509.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.4 g, Cholesterol 107.4 mg, Fat 29.3 g, Fiber 3 g, Protein 30.3 g, SaturatedFat 11.4 g, Sodium 1415.4 mg, Sugar 10.8 g

BACHELOR BEEF STEW

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So yummy! Just throw ingredients together and bake, it's that simple. This is a great dish for cold winter days to warm you up. My mother made this as I was growing up. I have no clue where she got the recipe, but it's a must have in your recipe box!!!

Provided by keather

Categories Stew

Time 5h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 medium onions, cut into quarters
2 lbs stewing beef
6 carrots, cut up
1 cup celery, cut up
1 lb tomatoes
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 medium potatoes, quartered
3 tablespoons tapioca
1 1/2 teaspoons salt

Steps:

Place all ingredients in a heavy 5 quart pot with tightly fitting cover.
bake in 300 degree oven for 5 hours.
do not open oven at any time.
do not increase amounts of ingredients.
turns out perfect every time.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 873.2, Fat 44.5, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 152, Sodium 1402.8, Carbohydrate 70, Fiber 11.1, Sugar 15.5, Protein 49.2

BACHELOR'S STEW

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Bachelor's Stew is one of the most delicious slow cooker stew recipes, hearty enough for a male appetite, but can be enjoyed by all. Filled with meat and chunky vegetables, this slow cooker stew is a meal all on its own.

Provided by LINDA BAILEY

Categories Other Main Dishes

Time 5h25m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 lb lean beef chuck, trimmed and cut into 1 inch cubes
1/3 c dried bread crumbs or croutons (i used seasoned croutons)
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp ground black pepper
1 yellow onion
3 carrots, cut into thick strips
4 stalk(s) celery, chopped
1 tsp dried basil
1/3 c quick-cooking tapioca
(1) 4.5oz can(s) sliced mushrooms
1 tsp soy sauce
(2) 10.75 can(s) tomato soup
1 c beef broth

Steps:

1. Combine bread crumbs with salt and pepper and toss with beef. Place coated beef cubes into a slow cooker and add onion, carrots, celery, basil, tapioca, mushrooms, soy sauce, tomato soup and broth. Stir well, cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours, or on high for 3 to 5 hours.

BACHELOR STEW

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This was given me a long time ago by a "Bachelor." He told me it was his mainstay dish all through college and he still likes and cooks it now even though he has since married.

Provided by Wilma Stone

Categories Beef

Time 12h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 lb chuck roast
1/3 c dry bread crumbs
1 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 large onion, cut into 8's
3 medium carrots, cut into 4" strips
4 celery ribs, cut into 1" pieces
1 tsp basil, dried
1/3 c tapioca
4 oz mushrooms, drained
1 tsp kitchen boquet
2 can(s) condensed tomato soup
1 can(s) beef broth

Steps:

1. Cut chuck into 1-2" cubes. Roll in dry bread crumbs. Place in slow cooker. (do not brown)and add rest of ingredients. Put setting on low 10-12 hours or high 3-5 hours.
2. 1/2 cup of Sauterne or other wine of your choice - optional.

BACHELOR'S STEW RECIPE

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Provided by elco

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 pounds round steak trimmed of fat and cut into 1 inch cubes
1/3 cup dried bread crumbs
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 yellow onion
3 carrots, cut into thick strips ( use baby carrots)
4 Stalks celery (chopped)
1 tsp dried basil
1/3 cup quick-cooking tapioca
1 can sliced mushrooms
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 cans tomato soup
1 cup beef broth

Steps:

Combine bread crumbs with salt and pepper and toss with beef. Place coated beef cubes into a slow cooker and add onion, carrots, celery, basil, tapioca, mushrooms, soy sauce, tomato soup and broth. Stir well, cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours, or on high for 3 to 5 hours.

BACHELOR'S STEW

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Provided by Kitchen Crew

Categories Beef Soups

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

2 lb beef chuck, boneless and cut in 1" cubes
1/3 c dry bread crumbs
1 tsp salt
1/8 tsp pepper
1 large onion, cut in eighths
3 carrots, peeled, split lengthwise, cut into 4"
4 stalks celery, cut into 1" slices
1 tsp basil leaves
1/3 c quick cooking tapioca
1 can(s) mushrooms sliced, 4 ounces, undrained
1 tsp kitchen bouquet
2 can(s) mushrooms sliced, 4 ounces, undrained
1 c beef broth or water

Steps:

1. Wipe beef cubes well.
2. Combine bread crumbs with salt and pepper and toss with beef.
3. Place coated beef cubes in slow cooker and add remaining ingredients; stir well.
4. Cover and cook on low for 10 to 12 hours or on high for 3 to 5 hours.

Tips:

Choose the Right Cut of Beef: Select a chuck roast or stew meat with good marbling for a flavorful and tender stew.
Brown the Beef: Browning the beef before stewing adds depth of flavor and color to the dish.
Use a Variety of Vegetables: Include a mix of vegetables such as carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and green beans for a colorful and nutritious stew.
Add Spices and Herbs: Enhance the flavor of the stew with a combination of spices and herbs like garlic, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaves.
Simmer for Tenderness: Allow the stew to simmer for 1-2 hours, or until the beef is fall-apart tender.
Thicken the Stew: If desired, thicken the stew with a cornstarch or flour slurry, or by adding mashed potatoes.
Serve with Sides: Accompany the stew with crusty bread, mashed potatoes, or rice for a complete meal.

Conclusion:

Bachelor stew is an easy and hearty one-pot meal that requires minimal effort and delivers maximum flavor. With a few simple ingredients and some time to simmer, you can create a comforting and satisfying stew that's perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual gathering. So, gather your ingredients, follow the step-by-step instructions, and enjoy a delicious and fuss-free meal that will warm your belly and soul.