Best 10 Slow Cooked Vegetable Beef Stew Recipes

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Indulge in the warmth and comfort of a hearty and flavorful "Slow-Cooked Vegetable Beef Stew," an exceptional dish that delights the senses with its rich flavors and aromas. As the stew simmers gently over low heat, the beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, while the vegetables, like carrots, celery, and potatoes, absorb the savory broth, creating a symphony of flavors. Served alongside a crusty bread or fluffy mashed potatoes, this classic stew is a true crowd-pleaser, perfect for a cozy family dinner or a casual get-together with friends.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

BEEF AND VEGETABLE STEW



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This old fashioned beef and vegetable stew is easy to prepare and is slow cooked to perfection. The stew is rich, hearty and flavourful, and the beef is oh so tender.

Provided by Cassie Heilbron

Categories     Dinner

Time 3h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 tablespoon Olive Oil
500 g / 1.1 lbs Chuck Beef / Chuck Casserole Steak, diced
1 Brown Onion, diced
2 Potatoes, skin on, cut into large chunks (I used white)
4 Carrots, cut into large chunks
200 g / 7 oz Pumpkin / Butternut Squash, cut into large chunks (I used kent pumpkin)
½ head Cauliflower, cut into small florets
1 cup Frozen Peas
3 tablespoon Tomato Paste
1 teaspoon Paprika
1 teaspoon Mixed Herbs, thyme, rosemary, marjoram, basil, oregano
2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1.5 litres / 6 cups Beef Stock
4 Garlic Cloves, minced
3 teaspoon Cornflour, mix with ¼ cup cold water
Salt + Pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 160C / 320F.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil in dutch oven or oven proof pot over medium-high heat.
  • Brown meat is 2 batches, then set aside in a bowl.
  • Heat 1 tablespoon oil and add brown onion and garlic. Cook, stirring, until onion has softened.
  • Add paprika, mixed herbs, Worcestershire sauce and tomato paste and stir for 30 seconds.
  • Add meat, stock, potatoes, carrots, pumpkin and cauliflower and season with salt and pepper, and stir to combine.
  • Cover and place in the oven for 2 ½ hours.
  • Add peas and cornflour mixture, stir to combine and place back into oven uncovered for a further 30 minutes.
  • Serve on its own or with some crusty bread. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 532 calories, Carbohydrate 47 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 86 milligrams cholesterol, Fiber 10 grams fiber, Protein 39 grams protein, SaturatedFat 8 grams saturated fat, ServingSize bowl, Sodium 1073 grams sodium, Sugar 13 grams sugar

SLOW COOKER VEGETABLE BEEF STEW



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Here is a variation of a beef stew that I came across. With sweet flavor from apricots and squash, we think it has South American or Cuban flair. The addition of corn makes it even more hearty. -Ruth Rodriguez of Fort Myers Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 5h45m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

3/4 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
2 teaspoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) stewed tomatoes, cut up
1-1/2 cups cubed peeled butternut squash
1 cup frozen corn, thawed
6 dried apricots or peaches, quartered
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1/4 cup cold water
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley

Steps:

  • In a nonstick skillet, brown beef in oil over medium heat. Transfer to a 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the broth, tomatoes, squash, corn, apricots, carrot, oregano, salt and pepper. , Cover and cook on high for 5-6 hours or until vegetables and meat are tender., Combine cornstarch and water until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes or until thickened. Stir in parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 278 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 717mg sodium, Carbohydrate 32g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 21g protein.

SLOW-COOKED VEGETABLE BEEF STEW



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Here's a great beef stew that simmers in a wonderful gravy. Served with a loaf of crusty bread and a green salad, it's a tasty meal for grown-ups and kids alike. I think it's even better the next day. -Randee Eckstein Commack, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 9h20m

Yield 7-8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

5 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
2-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
4 medium carrots, sliced
2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
3 bacon strips, diced
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1/2 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
1 bay leaf
1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

  • Place the first four ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve drippings., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add meat, a few pieces at a time; seal and shake to coat. Brown the beef, onion and garlic in drippings and oil. , Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in the broth, wine or additional broth, bay leaf, thyme, reserved bacon and remaining salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaf., Combine soup and water; add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes. Combine cornstarch and cold water; stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts :

SLOW COOKER BEEF VEGETABLE STEW



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Come home to warm comfort food! This vegetable beef stew is based on my mom's wonderful recipe, but I adjusted it for the slow cooker. Add a sprinkle of Parmesan to each bowl for a nice finishing touch. -Marcella West, Washburn, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h

Yield 8 servings (3 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 pounds boneless beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
3 cups water
1-1/2 cups fresh baby carrots
1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
1 medium onion, chopped
1 celery rib, chopped
2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
1 tablespoon browning sauce, optional
2 teaspoons beef bouillon granules
1 garlic clove, minced
1 teaspoon sugar
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup cornstarch
3/4 cup cold water
2 cups frozen peas, thawed

Steps:

  • Place the beef, potatoes, water, carrots, soup, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, browning sauce if desired, bouillon granules, garlic, sugar, salt and pepper in a 5- or 6-qt. slow cooker. Cover and cook on low until meat is tender, 6-8 hours., Combine cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until smooth; gradually stir into stew. Cover and cook on high until thickened, 30 minutes. Stir in peas; heat through.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 287 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 55mg cholesterol, Sodium 705mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 20g 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 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 VEGETARIAN STEW



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A complete vegetarian meal in two easy steps. You'll be amazed at just how simple it is to make this slow cooker stew recipe.

Provided by Pip Mehrtens

Time 3h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 medium onions, thinly sliced
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 (15 ounce) cans chickpeas, rinsed and drained
2 (14.5 ounce) cans diced tomatoes
1 (10.75 ounce) can tomato puree
2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
2 cups vegetable stock
1 cup red wine
1 large carrot, sliced
1 green chile pepper, diced
2 teaspoons dried oregano
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Steps:

  • Heat oil in a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Saute onions and garlic in the hot oil until softened, about 5 minutes. Stir in cumin and cook for 1 minute more. Place mixture in the bottom of a slow cooker and add chickpeas, diced tomatoes, tomato puree, mushrooms, vegetable stock, red wine, carrot, chile pepper, and oregano.
  • Cover and cook on Low until vegetables are tender and flavors have melded, about 3 hours. Stir well. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.2 g, Fat 4 g, Fiber 8 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 0.6 g, Sodium 992.1 mg, Sugar 9 g

ALISON'S SLOW COOKER VEGETABLE BEEF SOUP



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Easy and delicious vegetable beef soup!

Provided by HURYSZ

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beef Soup Recipes

Time 8h10m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ pounds cubed beef stew meat
2 cups water
1 small onion, chopped
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (16 ounce) package frozen mixed vegetables
2 potatoes, peeled and cubed
10 cubes beef bouillon, crumbled
2 teaspoons ground black pepper
1 tablespoon salt
1 tablespoon dried basil

Steps:

  • Place beef in a slow cooker. Pour in water. Stir in onion, tomatoes, mixed vegetables and potatoes. Season with bouillon, pepper, salt and basil. Cook on low 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228.4 calories, Carbohydrate 21.2 g, Cholesterol 37.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 4.3 g, Protein 15.4 g, SaturatedFat 3.8 g, Sodium 1716.8 mg, Sugar 1.2 g

SLOW COOKER GROUND BEEF STEW



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Incorporating ideas from other reviewers, I adapted the skillet version to a slow cooker version when we needed a meal to be ready when we got home. We loved this over hot biscuits. The ultimate comfort food with veggies included! Don't let the spices scare you and don't skimp on them. Their presence makes this a totally delicious meal!

Provided by Luv2BakeGirl

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 8h35m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 pound lean ground beef
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (10.75 ounce) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 cup vegetable broth
½ cup tomato-vegetable juice cocktail
2 tablespoons sherry wine
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
4 potatoes, peeled and diced
1 (8 ounce) can whole kernel corn, drained
1 cup frozen green peas, thawed
1 cup diced carrots
1 (4.5 ounce) can mushroom pieces and stems, drained
1 teaspoon dried celery flakes
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
½ teaspoon dried marjoram
½ teaspoon dried thyme

Steps:

  • Cook and stir ground beef in a skillet over medium heat with onion and garlic until the meat is completely browned, about 10 minutes. Drain excess grease.
  • Stir cream of mushroom soup, vegetable broth, vegetable juice cocktail, sherry, and Worcestershire sauce together in a slow cooker. Add beef mixture; stir in potatoes, corn, peas, carrots, mushroom pieces, celery flakes, salt, black pepper, marjoram, and thyme. Set cooker to Low, cover, and cook until vegetables are tender and sauce has thickened, about 8 hours. If preferred, set cooker on High and cook 4 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 384.2 calories, Carbohydrate 46.7 g, Cholesterol 49.6 mg, Fat 13 g, Fiber 6.7 g, Protein 21.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 1199.5 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

SLOW COOKER BEEF VEGETABLE SOUP



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Easy, delicious, wonderful on cold winter days or anytime!

Provided by JUDY G

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Vegetable Soup Recipes

Time 6h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 pound cubed beef stew meat
1 (15.25 ounce) can whole kernel corn, undrained
1 (15 ounce) can green beans
1 (15 ounce) can carrots with juice
1 (15 ounce) can sliced potatoes with juice
1 (28 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (1.25 ounce) package beef with onion soup mix
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Place meat, corn, green beans, carrots, potatoes, tomatoes, soup mix, and salt and pepper to taste into the slow cooker; stir to combine.
  • Cook on LOW for at least 6 hours. Add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 364.3 calories, Carbohydrate 38.8 g, Cholesterol 50.7 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 7 g, Protein 20 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 1251.6 mg, Sugar 4.9 g

Tips:

  • Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast, brisket, or short ribs are all good options for a stew. These cuts are tough, but they become tender when cooked slowly.
  • Brown the beef before stewing: This will help to develop flavor and color. You can brown the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat, or in a Dutch oven over medium heat.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor and texture to your stew. Some good options include carrots, celery, onions, potatoes, and tomatoes.
  • Season the stew well: Salt, pepper, and garlic are all essential seasonings for a good stew. You can also add other herbs and spices to taste, such as thyme, rosemary, or bay leaves.
  • Cook the stew slowly: This will allow the flavors to develop and the beef to become tender. You can cook the stew in a slow cooker on low for 8-10 hours, or in a Dutch oven over low heat for 2-3 hours.

Conclusion:

Slow-cooked vegetable beef stew is a hearty and flavorful dish that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is also a relatively easy dish to make, and it can be made ahead of time. With a little planning, you can have a delicious and nutritious meal on the table in no time.

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