Indulge in the warmth and comfort of a classic dish with our guide to cooking the perfect "Easy Beef Stew." Simmer tender chunks of beef with aromatic vegetables and a rich, flavorful broth. This hearty and satisfying stew is a true delight, perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Whether you prefer slow-cooking or a quick stovetop version, we'll provide step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure a delicious and effortless meal.
Here are our top 14 tried and tested recipes!
EASY BEEF STEW FOR THE SLOW COOKER
Very easy to prepare beef stew. Lots of flavor and quick to prepare.
Provided by Megan Croy Reed
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Soup Recipes Beef Soup Recipes
Time 6h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Put beef in a slow cooker.
- Whisk water, gravy mix, and stew seasoning mix together in a bowl until no dry mix remains; add Worcestershire sauce and pour over the beef. Add tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion.
- Cook on High for 6 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1003.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g
EASY OVEN BEEF STEW
My husband liked this stew and I thought others would, too. -Ruth Ushman, Waterford, Michigan
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 2h15m
Yield 3 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, salt and pepper. Add beef cubes, a few at a time, and shake to coat. In a Dutch oven, brown meat in oil. Add the soup, water, onion and basil; mix well. Cover and bake at 350° for 1 hour. Add potatoes and carrots. Bake 1 hour longer or until meat and vegetables are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 432 calories, Fat 16g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 74mg cholesterol, Sodium 1253mg sodium, Carbohydrate 46g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 27g protein.
EASY CROCK POT BEEF STEW
This beef stew has a tomato based sauce, giving it a little different flavor. Cooked it up one day and got rave reviews from my husband, who is not a stew fan usually. It's also very, very easy and low in calories. I put it in a calorie calculator and it's only about 100 calories per cup. I like to put it together the night before and put the whole crock in the fridge, then in the morning I just pop it into the warmer and let it go!
Provided by billsgirl76
Categories Stew
Time 10h15m
Yield 16 cups, 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown the meat in a few tablespoons of olive oil over high heat. Just enough to sear it and seal in the juices.
- Combine the meat and all the ingredients in the crock pot, cook on low at least 6 hours, but can go for 10 or more.
EASY BEEF STEW WITH NOODLES
Affordable chuck roast is a great choice for stews because it becomes tender and flavorful as it simmers. Cutting the meat into small pieces shortens the cooking time.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Ingredients Meat & Poultry Beef Recipes
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy pot, heat oil over high. Add beef, season with salt and pepper, and cook until seared and brown, about 6 minutes. Add onion and season with salt and pepper. Cook until onion begins to soften (reducing heat, if necessary), about 5 minutes. Stir in flour until beef and onion are coated and cook 1 to 2 minutes (do not burn). Add broth and 3 cups water, stirring and scraping up browned bits. Bring to a boil; reduce to a simmer and cook until beef is tender, about 25 minutes.
- Add carrots and potatoes and cook until potatoes are tender, about 10 minutes. Add noodles and cook until tender, about 8 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. To serve, stir in parsley and vinegar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 731 g, Fat 34 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 56 g
EASY OVEN BEEF STEW
Too busy to cook? Well, just put these four ingredients in the oven and forget about it. I like to use London broil. Great served over noodles! Try adding your favorite vegetables.
Provided by Joanne
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 4h10m
Yield 7
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
- Cut the roast into cubes, then place in a 10x15 inch roasting pan with soup mix, ginger ale and mushrooms; mix well.
- Bake in preheated oven for 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 423.4 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 126.4 mg, Fat 26.2 g, Fiber 0.8 g, Protein 38.1 g, SaturatedFat 10.3 g, Sodium 370.8 mg, Sugar 5.2 g
EASY BEEF STEW
Veggies provide a simple addition to this slow cooked beef stew - perfect for a hearty dinner.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Entree
Time 9h15m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Spray 12-inch nonstick skillet with cooking spray; heat over medium-high heat. Sprinkle beef with seasoned salt and pepper. Cook beef in skillet about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until brown; drain.
- Mix gravy and tomatoes in 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker. Stir in beef and remaining ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low heat setting 8 to 9 hours or until vegetables and beef are tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 70 mg, Fiber 4 g, Protein 30 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 780 mg
EASY OVEN VEGETABLE AND BEEF STEW
This recipe is great. I've turned the temperature lower and kept it in longer when I've worked longer hours. Ready when I got home..yum yum
Provided by Cheryl E
Categories Stew
Time 3h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Cut beef into 1-inch cubes.
- In a large casserole or Dutch oven, toss beef with flour.
- Add remaining ingredients; stir to mix.
- Bake covered in 325°F oven for 3 hours, stirring occasionally.
EASY, EASY BEEF STEW
I will always cherish Grandma's recipes. I hope that you will enjoy this one. It's quick, easy and really smells great. Grandma would put it on and we would go out back into the garden and play and learn about herbs. Great memories.
Provided by Baby Kato
Categories Stew
Time 3h30m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Combine the uncooked meat, soups, water and tomato sauce in pot.
- Place pot in oven, uncovered and cook for 2 hours, at 325°F.
- Now add all your vegetables and seasonings, cover pot and cook for an additional hour or until the vegetables are tender.
- We hope you will enjoy this simple dish.
EASY BEEF STEW BAKED IN A CAST IRON DUTCH OVEN
This is in the oven right now and it smells so good, we can hardly wait for it to be done! No browning necessary. Company coming? Toss in another potato and carrot - this recipe is forgiving! Serve with Recipe #348286, hot and buttered. My youngest brother would find out I was making this stew and biscuits and he would invite himself over and eat me out of house and home. His favorite way to eat this stew was on top of buttered biscuits. I think with a salad and dessert this would serve about 6 but around here I would say it serves 4. ***UPDATE*** This recipe is for a cast iron dutch oven with a heavy tight-fitting lid. I've made this a million times and have had left-over gravy for noodles, rice, etc. Make sure you don't bake at any higher temperature than 300* and you don't use corningware or any other casserole. The heavy cast iron Dutch oven with a lid will prevent almost all of the evaporation of liquid, kind of like a slow cooker.
Provided by Secret Agent
Categories Stew
Time 4h20m
Yield 6 , 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Put all ingredients into the dutch oven and stir to mix.
- Cover and bake at 300* for 4 hours or until you are ready to eat.
- You can thicken the gravy with 1/4 cup of flour mixed into 1/2 cup of water - stir and cook until on top of the stove until it is thick enough for you. We like it just the way it comes out of the oven.
- Serve with hot buttered biscuits, Recipe #348286 .
Nutrition Facts : Calories 1473.5, Fat 122, SaturatedFat 50.5, Cholesterol 169.1, Sodium 731.9, Carbohydrate 73.6, Fiber 12.4, Sugar 15.7, Protein 23
EASY AND HEARTY SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW
A hearty warm meal waiting for you when you get home, full of tender beef, potatoes, and carrots in a rich flavorful sauce. Comfort food at its best! Serve with warm bread or rolls.
Provided by to1drland
Categories 100+ Everyday Cooking Recipes
Time 6h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Combine beef, potatoes, carrots, and onion in a slow cooker crock.
- Mix cream of mushroom soup, tomato sauce, onion soup mix, parsley, and pepper together in a bowl; pour over the beef mixture.
- Cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours. Stir before serving.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 465.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.4 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 18.8 g, Fiber 7.6 g, Protein 24.9 g, SaturatedFat 6.9 g, Sodium 1038.1 mg, Sugar 8.5 g
EASY OVEN BEEF STEW
This recipe is perfect for days at home when you want a hearty supper but don't want to spend the afternoon cooking. You simply toss all the ingredients into a large casserole dish or dutch oven just after lunch time. There's no browning involved. By about 4:00 p.m. your kitchen will greet you with wonderful slow-brasing aromas.
Provided by Chef Judy
Categories Stew
Time 4h15m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Trim any fat from meat cubes; set aside. Mix flour and seasonings together in a bag, put the meat in the bag too and shake to coat meat with the flour mixture. Place coated meat and all remaining ingredients in a 3-4 quart casserole or dutch oven and mix.
- (TRUST ME - there will be enough liquid - do NOT add more than the canned tomatoes!).
- Cover and bake at 275 degrees for 4 hours or until meat is very tender. This recipe makes four very LARGE servings (or smaller with leftovers) and is a great company recipe especially for those who can't cook or are pressed for time. Turn on or pre-set your oven to come on at 2:00 and you will be serving at 6:00. Serve with crusty bread or rolls, a green salad and a good bottle of wine. So easy and so delicious! Bon appetite!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 871.9, Fat 44.6, SaturatedFat 17.9, Cholesterol 152, Sodium 785.4, Carbohydrate 68.8, Fiber 11.4, Sugar 14.9, Protein 49.8
EASY BEEF STEW
This is a really easy recipe that I got from my mother. It is a good meal for someone who doesn't have a lot of time.
Provided by MsBaton
Categories Stew
Time 8h20m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Brown and tenderize the stew meat.
- Chop the onion.
- Dice the potatoes.
- Place all the ingredients in the crockpot except the stew meat.
- Add 1/3 cup water.
- Place the stew meat on top of the rest of the ingredients in the crockpot.
- Cook on low for eight hours.
EASY CROCK POT BEEF STEW
Make and share this Easy Crock Pot Beef Stew recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Morrison
Categories Stew
Time 10h20m
Yield 12-14 bowls
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine ingredients in the order listed in a slow cooker.
- Cook on low for approx 10 hours or on high for 5 hours.
- Stir ingredients half way through to mix items together.
- Serve with crackers or buttered bread.
EASY BEEF STEW
This recipe transforms leftover cooked roast beef into a homey stew.-Valerie Cook, Hubbard, Iowa
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Dinner
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In a large saucepan, combine the beef, vegetables, soups and seasonings. Heat through. If desired, add reserved vegetable liquid to thin the stew.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 71mg cholesterol, Sodium 1421mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 29g protein.
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef. Chuck roast, brisket, and short ribs are all good choices for beef stew. These cuts are tough, but they become tender when cooked slowly in liquid.
- Brown the beef before stewing it. Browning the beef adds flavor and helps to thicken the stew.
- Use a variety of vegetables in your stew. Carrots, celery, onions, and potatoes are all classic stew vegetables, but you can also add other vegetables, such as green beans, peas, or corn.
- Use a flavorful broth. Beef broth or chicken broth are both good choices for beef stew. You can also use a combination of broth and water.
- Season the stew to taste. Salt, pepper, and garlic are all good basic seasonings for beef stew. You can also add other spices, such as paprika, cumin, or thyme.
- Cook the stew slowly. Beef stew is a dish that takes time to cook. The longer you cook it, the more tender the beef will become.
- Serve the stew with a side of bread or rice. Beef stew is a hearty dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish.
Conclusion:
Beef stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is a simple dish to make, but it is also very flavorful. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious beef stew that your family and friends will love.
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