Best 14 Easy Beef Stew Recipes

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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



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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

1 pound cubed beef stew meat
2 cups water
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
1 (1.5 ounce) package dry beef stew seasoning mix
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
½ (16 ounce) package baby carrots, or to taste
3 potatoes, cut into chunks
1 stalk celery, cut into chunks, or to taste
¼ onion, chopped

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



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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

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3/4 pound boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1-1/4 cup water
3/4 cup chopped onion
1/4 teaspoon dried basil
2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces

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



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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

2 lbs stewing beef
1 lb baby carrots
12 ounces mushrooms, stems trimmed
1 lb baby red potato (leave them whole)
1 lb fresh green beans (ends snapped off)
1 (28 ounce) can tomato sauce, plus
1 (28 ounce) water
2 (1 1/4 ounce) packages Lipton beefy onion soup mix
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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



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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

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 pounds boneless beef chuck, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
Coarse salt and ground pepper
1 medium onion, sliced lengthwise
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3 cans (14.5 ounces each) reduced-sodium chicken broth
1/2 pound carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch dice
2 cups egg noodles
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon red-wine vinegar

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



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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

3 pounds chuck roast
1 packet dry onion soup mix
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle ginger ale
1 (8 ounce) can mushrooms, drained

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



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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

1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat
1/2 teaspoon seasoned salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 jar (18 ounces) brown gravy
1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
3 medium Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 2-inch pieces
1 medium onion, cut into eighths
1 bag (8 ounces) baby-cut carrots (about 30)
1 package (8 ounces) whole mushrooms

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



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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

1 1/2 lbs stewing beef
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3 onions, chopped
3 potatoes, diced
3 large carrots, diced
2 -3 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups turnips, diced
3 cups water
1 1/4 cups beef stock or 1 1/4 cups canned beef broth
1 (7 1/2 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 teaspoon thyme
1/2 teaspoon oregano
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 bay leaf
1/2 teaspoon grated orange rind (optional)

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



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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

1 1/2 lbs beef, stewing
10 ounces mushroom soup, can
7 ounces tomato sauce
2 onions, medium, coarsely chopped
10 ounces water
1 cup celery, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup turnip, coarsely chopped
1 cup carrot, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup parsnip, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup mushroom, wild, halved
1/2 cup potato, coarsely chopped
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon pepper, black, fresh ground
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon thyme
1/8 cup parsley, chopped (garnish)

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



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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

1 1/2 lbs boneless beef cubes, lean
3 large russet potatoes, peeled and quartered (or six chunks)
1 lb carrot, peeled and chunked
1/2 large onion, peeled and quartered (or 1 - 1 1/2 cup pearl onions)
1 cup celery, chunked
1 cup rutabaga, peeled sliced
1 (15 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 cup water
1 tablespoon McCormick's Montreal Brand steak seasoning
1 tablespoon parsley, flat leaf, chopped
2 teaspoons chives, snipped
1 teaspoon Kitchen Bouquet

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



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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

1 ½ pounds beef stew meat, cut into cubes
3 large potatoes, cut into cubes
1 pound carrots, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
1 large onion, chopped
1 (10.5 ounce) can cream of mushroom soup
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 tablespoon dried parsley flakes
1 teaspoon ground black pepper

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



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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

2 lbs boneless lean beef, cut into 1-1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon marjoram
1/2 teaspoon crumbled rosemary
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
black pepper, As much as you like
1 (28 ounce) canned tomatoes, with liquid
8 large carrots, peeled and cut into thick slices
4 medium potatoes, scrubbed and cut in chunks
1 large onion, cut in chunks
1 bay leaf
1 small rutabagas or 1 small turnip, cut in chunks
fresh green beans, cut in pieces

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



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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

1 -2 lb beef stew meat
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can green beans
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can corn
16 ounces tomato sauce
16 ounces tomatoes
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 small onion
1 lb baby carrots
5 potatoes

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



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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

5 lbs stewing beef
4 -5 large carrots, sliced
4 large potatoes, cubed (I like to leave the skins on)
2 cups frozen corn
1 medium onion, diced
1 cup powdered gravy mix
2 (1 ounce) packets Lipton Onion Soup Mix
1 cup water

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



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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

2 cups cubed cooked roast beef
1 can (15 ounces) mixed vegetables, liquid drained and reserved
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of celery soup, undiluted
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme, optional
1/4 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed, optional
Pepper to taste

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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