Best 7 Quick And Easy Beef Stew Recipes

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Are you looking for a delicious and comforting meal that can be prepared in no time? Look no further than quick and easy beef stew! This hearty and flavorful dish is perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends. With just a few simple ingredients and a little bit of prep work, you can have a piping hot bowl of beef stew on the table in under an hour. Whether you prefer a classic beef stew or something with a modern twist, we've got you covered. So grab your favorite Dutch oven or slow cooker and let's get cooking!

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SIMPLE BEEF STEW



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Simple and hearty beef stew I make for my family.

Provided by Laura Bloomer Wine

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 1h30m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 pounds room temperature beef stew meat, cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
½ cup all-purpose flour
1 yellow onion, roughly chopped
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 (32 ounce) carton low-sodium beef broth
1 (15 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
3 yellow potatoes, or more to taste, cubed
3 stalks celery, chopped
1 cup baby carrots
1 teaspoon Creole seasoning (such as Tony Chachere's®)
1 teaspoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add meat, flour, onion, and garlic; cook and stir until browned, 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Add broth, tomatoes, potatoes, celery, and carrots, then stir in Creole seasoning and basil. Bring to a simmer. Reduce heat to maintain simmer and cook, uncovered, until potatoes are soft, meat is tender, and gravy is thick, about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 62.6 mg, Fat 21.5 g, Fiber 4 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 7.1 g, Sodium 238.3 mg, Sugar 2.7 g

QUICK AND EASY BEEF STEW



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We don't eat red meat very often in our house, but every once in a while someone gets a craving for a hearty beef stew and some crusty Sourdough bread. This is my standby recipe.

Provided by Heirloom

Categories     Stew

Time 25m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/4 lbs sirloin tip roast, cubed
2 large potatoes, cubed
3 carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup flour
1 tablespoon olive oil
salt and pepper
3 (16 ounce) cans broth

Steps:

  • In a medium mixing bowl put flour and teaspoon each salt and pepper, mix.
  • Toss the beef cubes in the flour until coated.
  • In a soup pot heat the olive oil over medium high heat until the oil blooms.
  • Reserving the extra flour in the bowl, add the meat to the soup pot and cook until the meat is browned on all sides.
  • Add carrot, onion, and potatoes to pot sprinkling the remaining flour over the veggies to coat.
  • Mix the meat, veggies, and flour thoroughly and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until veggies start to soften.
  • Add all three tins of beef broth and bring to a boil.
  • Boil until veggies are tender, add the worcestershire sauce, season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.2, Fat 13.8, SaturatedFat 5.6, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 20912.2, Carbohydrate 70.2, Fiber 5.1, Sugar 24.2, Protein 24.1

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

QUICK BEEF STEW



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This recipe deliciously proves savory stews don't have to simmer for hours.-Laura McCormick, Lebanon, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 55m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

5 medium red potatoes, cubed
2 cups water
2 pounds ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
1 package (16 ounces) frozen mixed vegetables
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (10 ounces) diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Steps:

  • Place the potatoes and water in a microwave-safe dish; microwave on high until almost tender, about 7-9 minutes. Set aside (do not drain). , In a 3-qt. microwave-safe dish, cook beef and onion on medium until beef is browned, about 8 minutes; drain. Add potatoes and remaining ingredients. Cover and microwave on medium for 12 minutes or until potatoes are tender and vegetables are heated through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 195 calories, Fat 7g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 391mg sodium, Carbohydrate 17g carbohydrate (4g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 16g protein.

QUICK OVEN-BAKED BEEF STEW



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My grandma Lorraine Stromgren would listen to WCCO Radio's Joyce Lamont as she broadcasted a daily recipe. My grandma would sit by the radio with pencil in hand to write down those recipe favorites! A cookbook was published in 1979 after 10 years of recipes being broadcasted. Of over 2,000 recipes that had been broadcasted, the cookbook has the recipes that were the listeners' favorites.

Provided by BeccaB3c

Categories     Stew

Time 1h35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 1/2 lbs beef cube steaks (about 4 steaks)
1/2 cup flour
2 tablespoons oil
1 cup beef broth (make with hot water and bouillon cube)
2 cups diced potatoes
2 cups sliced carrots
1 cup chopped onion
1 cup sliced celery
1 cup frozen green peas or 1 cup frozen green beans
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Steps:

  • Cut minute steaks into half inch strips, sprinkle them with flour and brown them in oil in a skillet.
  • Put the browned meat in a 2 1/2 quart casserole with the beef broth, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped onions, sliced celery, peas, lemon juice, salt and pepper, and Worcestershire sauce- Mix well.
  • Cover the casserole tightly and bake for 1 hour and 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, in a 350 degree oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 337.9, Fat 12.8, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 67, Sodium 435.1, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 5, Protein 28

30-MINUTE BEEF STEW



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Loaded with beef, hash-brown potatoes and vegetables, every bite of this savory stew is sure to satisfy.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 11

3/4 lb boneless beef top sirloin steak, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
1 small onion, chopped (1/3 cup)
3 cups frozen southern-style hash-brown potatoes (from 32-oz bag)
1 1/2 cups thinly sliced carrots (1 1/2 medium)
1 cup thinly sliced celery (1 3/4 medium stalks)
1 jar (4.5 oz) sliced mushrooms, drained
1 envelope (1.5 oz) beef-mushroom soup mix (dry)
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt, if desired
1/8 teaspoon pepper
3 cups water

Steps:

  • Heat nonstick Dutch oven or 4-quart saucepan over medium-high heat. Add beef and onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is browned.
  • Stir in potatoes, carrots, celery and mushrooms. Cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in all remaining ingredients. Heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; simmer uncovered 15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle individual servings with chopped fresh parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 35 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 17 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 1/2 Cups, Sodium 1050 mg, Sugar 7 g

STOVETOP BEEF STEW



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Mitzi Sentiff of Annapolis, Maryland uses a packaged pot roast dinner jazzed up with a few additional ingredients to give it that slow-cooked flavor. "You might think this is too good to be true, but believe it," writes Mitzi. "Serve it with a salad or veggie side dish and dinner rolls for a complete and delicious meal."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (24 ounces) frozen Yankee pot roast skillet dinner
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with roasted garlic, undrained
1 cup reduced-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine or additional reduced-sodium beef broth
1/2 cup sliced celery
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1 package (9 ounces) frozen peas and pearl onions
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a large saucepan, combine the pot roast dinner, tomatoes, broth, wine, celery, pepper and marjoram. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 8 minutes. , Stir in peas and onions; cook 7-9 minutes longer or until onions are tender. Sprinkle with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 263 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 1274mg sodium, Carbohydrate 38g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 13g protein.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of vegetables. This will give your stew a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and peas.
  • Brown the beef before adding it to the stew. This will help to develop the flavor of the beef and prevent it from becoming tough.
  • Use a good quality beef broth. This will make a big difference in the flavor of the stew. If you don't have any beef broth on hand, you can use chicken broth instead.
  • Simmer the stew for at least 1 hour. This will allow the flavors to develop and the beef to become tender.
  • Serve the stew with a side of bread or rice. This will help to soak up the delicious broth.

Conclusion:

Beef stew is a classic comfort food that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. With a few simple tips, you can make a delicious beef stew that your whole family will love.

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