Best 9 Hearty Slow Cooked Beef Stew Recipes

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When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can compare to a hearty slow-cooked beef stew. The succulent, tender beef, swimming in a rich, flavorful sauce, is simply irresistible. Not only is beef stew delicious, but it is also incredibly easy to make. Simply brown the beef, add it to a slow cooker with some vegetables and spices, and let it cook on low for several hours. The result is a meal that is both hearty and satisfying, perfect for a cold winter's day. With so many different variations on the classic beef stew recipe, there is sure to be one that will tantalize your taste buds.

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW



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When there's a chill in the air, nothing beats this Crock-Pot beef stew. Seasoned with thyme and dry mustard, the hearty slow-cooker beef stew is chock-full of tender carrots, potatoes and meat. -Earnestine Wilson, Waco, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW I



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A hearty, savory slow cooker stew with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs and spices. You won't be slow to say 'yum'!

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 12h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ cups beef broth
3 potatoes, diced
4 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
  • Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 131.5 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 541.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

SLOW COOKER HEARTY BEEF STEW



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I've never been a big fan of beef stew, but I really enjoy this recipe that I got from Cook's Country. The meat comes out fork-tender, the broth is rich and just thick enough to coat a spoon, and the vegetables are perfectly cooked. This way of preparing beef stew keeps the vegetables from turning to mush by steaming them on top of the stew in a "hobo pack". The stew is thickened without giving it a starchy texture by using Minute Tapioca. Also, you get a big beefy flavor by slipping in a few tablespoons of soy sauce. It takes a little more prep time, but you can do most of the prep for this recipe the night before the ingredients go into the slow cooker. I think the extra time preparing it is worth it! Just prepare the recipe through step 7 and refrigerate the browned beef and onion mixture in separate containers. In the morning, just transfer everything to the slow cooker and proceed with step 8. The cooking time will run to the high end of the ranges given in the recipe. If you're going to be away from your slow cooker for more than 10 hours, cutting the vegetables into larger, 1 1/2- to 2-inch pieces will help them retain their texture.

Provided by CookingONTheSide

Categories     Stew

Time 10h30m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

5 lbs boneless beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
4 medium onions, chopped fine
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
2 cups low sodium chicken broth or 2 cups beef broth
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 lb carrot, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lb parsnip, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lb red potatoes, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 1/2 teaspoons fresh thyme, minced
2 bay leaves
2 tablespoons minute tapioca
2 cups frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Dry beef with paper towels, then season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat 1 T oil in large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat until just smoking.
  • Add half of beef and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes.
  • Transfer to slow cooker inset and repeat with remaining beef (you shouldn't need more oil).
  • Add 1 T oil, onions and 1/4 t salt to empty skillet and cook until golden brown, about 6 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste and cook, stirring well, for 2 minutes.
  • Add broth and soy sauce, bring to a simmer and transfer to slow-cooker inset.
  • Toss carrots, parsnips, potatoes, 1/2 t thyme, and remaining 1 T oil in bowl.
  • Season with salt and pepper.
  • Wrap vegetables in foil packet that will fit in slow cooker.
  • Note: To make the pack, place the vegetables on one side of a large piece of heavy-duty aluminum foil.
  • Fold the foil over, shaping it into a packet that will fit into your slow cooker, then crimp to seal the edges.
  • Stir bay leaves and tapioca into slow-cooker insert; set vegetable packet on top of beef.
  • Set slow cooker to high, cover, and cook for 6-7 hours (or cook on low for 10 hours-11 hours).
  • Transfer vegetable packet to plate.
  • Carefully open packet (watch for steam) and stir vegetables and juices into stew.
  • Add remaining 1 t thyme and peas and let stand until heated through.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

SLOW COOKER HEARTY BEEF STEW



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 10h35m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 pounds beef for stew, cut into 1-inch pieces
Ground black pepper
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 pounds medium potatoes, cut into cubes (about 3 cups)
4 medium carrots, sliced (about 2 cups)
2 medium onions, cut into wedges
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 1/4 cups Swanson® Beef Stock
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1 bay leaf
1 cup thawed frozen peas

Steps:

  • Season the beef with black pepper. Coat the beef with 2 tablespoons of the flour. Heat the oil in a 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef in 2 batches and cook until it's well browned, stirring often.
  • Place the potatoes, carrots, onions and garlic into a 5-quart slow cooker. Top with the beef. Add 3 cups of the stock, Worcestershire, thyme and bay leaf.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 10 to 11 hours* or until the beef is fork-tender. Remove and discard the bay leaf.
  • Stir the remaining flour and stock in a small bowl until the mixture is smooth. Stir the flour mixture and peas in the cooker. Increase the heat to HIGH. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the mixture boils and thickens.
  • *Or on HIGH 5 to 6 hours
  • Serving suggestion: Serve with buttermilk biscuits and tossed salad topped with Ranch dressing.

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW



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Take the time up front to make a thick gravy and you'll love how rich and delicious it makes this slow-cooked stew. Even though the caraway is optional, we recommend giving it a try- it's a simple way to add something special to a classic.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon sweet paprika, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for coating
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound small white potatoes, halved
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, halved
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
1/2 cup loosely packed parsley leaves, chopped
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Toss the beef with the paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Coat in flour and shake off any excess. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook undisturbed until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, turning the beef as needed, until mostly browned, about 3 minutes more. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the beef to the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker; add the potatoes, mushrooms, carrots and onions and stir to combine.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the tomato paste and stir until the oil begins to turn brick-red, about 1 minute. Add the flour and wine and whisk until thick (it's OK if there are some lumps). Add the beef broth, thyme, caraway if using, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and bring to a simmer, whisking; continue simmering and whisking until the gravy is smooth and thick, about 4 minutes.
  • Pour the gravy into the slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 8 hours. The meat and vegetables should be tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley. Serve the stew in bowls with dollops of sour cream and a sprinkle of paprika.

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     Everyday Cooking

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

SLOW COOKER BROTHY BEEF STEW



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Brothy Beef Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by grandma2969

Categories     Roast Beef

Time 8h30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 carrots, peeled, sliced
3 potatoes, diced
1 large onion, chopped
2 stalks celery, sliced
2 lbs stewing beef, cubed
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 bay leaf
1 cup beef broth
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon paprika
2 teaspoons browning sauce

Steps:

  • arrange vegetables in a slow cooker -- top with beef chunks.set aside.
  • mix flour, salt, pepper and sprinkle over meat.
  • stir well -- add remaining ingredients.
  • cover, heat on low setting for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours --
  • remove and discard bay leaf.
  • You know I find it easy to convert any favorite stre recipe from stove top to slow cooker -- if it usually simmmers 35-45 minutes.that equals 6-8 hours on low or 3-4 hours on high -- Recipes that cook 1-3 hours will be done in 8-12 hours on low or 4-6 on high.at least that is what I use as a guideline.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 487.5, Fat 10.8, SaturatedFat 4.6, Cholesterol 145.2, Sodium 1350, Carbohydrate 43.8, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 5.6, Protein 55.2

HEARTY BEEF STEW



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5 minutes of prep for a rich, wholesome stew? You can't beat that.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Beef Recipes

Time 2h10m

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 1/2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch pieces
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
2 cans (14.5 ounces each) diced tomatoes with green chiles
Coarse salt and pepper
3/4 pound small potatoes, halved
1/2 pound frozen peas and carrots, thawed

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. In a large heavy pot, toss beef with flour. Stir in tomatoes, 1 teaspoon salt, 1/2 teaspoon pepper, and 4 cups water. Bring to a boil over medium-high, transfer to oven, and cook 1 hour. Stir in potatoes and cook until beef and potatoes are tender, about 1 hour more. Stir in peas and carrots and let sit 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 495 g, Fat 22 g, Fiber 5 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 9 g

HEARTY CROCK-POT BEEF STEW RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: Mccormick® beef stew seasoning, v8 juice, celeries, vidalia onion, carrot, red potatoes, beef stewing meat

Provided by Shannon Citrino

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 packet Mccormick® beef stew seasoning
1 bottle v8 juice, (46 oz)
4 celeries, thinly sliced
1 vidalia onion, sliced
1 bag carrot, (18oz)
6 red potatoes, cut into 1/8 sections
1 ½ lb beef stewing meat

Steps:

  • Turn on slow cooker to the high setting
  • Place stewing meat into the slow cooker along with ⅔ of the baby carrots and the sliced celery.
  • Put one half of the onion aside. Dice the remaining half and add to the Crock-Pot. Add the potatoes.
  • In a large bowl, mix 3 cups of V8 juice and the seasoning packet. Pour the liquid into the slow cooker.
  • With a large cooking spoon, gently stir the stew until evenly mixed.
  • Cook on high for 2.5 hours or until potatoes and carrots are soft
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 calories, Carbohydrate 25 grams, Fat 4 grams, Fiber 3 grams, Protein 20 grams, Sugar 3 grams

Tips:

  • Use a good quality beef stew meat. Look for meat that is well-marbled with fat, as this will help to keep the stew moist and flavorful.
  • Sear the beef before braising it. This will help to brown the meat and develop its flavor.
  • Use a variety of vegetables in your stew. This will add flavor, color, and texture.
  • Use a good quality beef broth or stock. This will help to give the stew a rich, flavorful base.
  • Season the stew well. Use a combination of salt, pepper, garlic, and other herbs and spices to taste.
  • Cook the stew low and slow. This will help to tenderize the meat and develop the flavors.
  • Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles.

Conclusion:

Beef stew is a hearty, comforting dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, and it can be tailored to your own taste preferences. By following the tips above, you can make a delicious beef stew that your family and friends will love.

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