When the weather turns cold and dreary, there's nothing quite like a hearty bowl of beef and potato stew to warm you up. This classic comfort food is easy to make in a slow cooker, and it's a great way to stretch your budget. With a few simple ingredients and a little patience, you can have a delicious and satisfying meal that the whole family will love.
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SLOW-COOKER BEEF AND POTATO STEW
I used vegetables from the farmers market and just started creating this delicious and spicy stew! It's very easy to put together and very tasty! If you like fresh garlic you can add 2 cloves to meat while browning. For a less-spicy option, remove jalapeno seeds.
Provided by Emily Vainer
Categories Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes Stews Beef
Time 3h55m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Crumble ground beef into a skillet over medium heat; season with garlic salt and cayenne pepper. Cook and stir the ground beef until completely browned, breaking into small pieces as you stir, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain as much grease from the beef as possible.
- Combine water, beef broth, corn, potatoes, sliced jalapeno peppers, onion, onion powder, and black pepper in a slow cooker; add drained ground beef. Cook on High until potatoes are tender, stirring occasionally, 3 1/2 to 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 632 calories, Carbohydrate 91.3 g, Cholesterol 74.3 mg, Fat 16.2 g, Fiber 10.2 g, Protein 35 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, Sodium 530 mg, Sugar 9.4 g
SLOW-COOKER CARIBBEAN BEEF STEW
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Time 7h15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Strip the leaves from 1 sprig thyme and chop; combine with the flour, allspice, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon white pepper in a large bowl. Add the beef and toss to coat. Put the potatoes, carrots, the remaining 2 thyme sprigs, the ginger and garlic in a 5-to-6-quart slow cooker. Add the beef, reserving any excess seasoned flour in the bowl. Whisk 1/2 cup water and the Worcestershire sauce into the reserved seasoned flour, then add to the slow cooker. Pour the tomatoes on top. Cover and cook on low 7 hours or on high 4 hours. Add the scallions to the stew and season with salt. Divide among bowls and serve with hot sauce.
SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW
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
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
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
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 VEGETABLE STEW
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
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
BEEF & SWEET POTATO STEW (SLOW COOKER)
This stew is an entire meal, veggies and all. It is thickened just before serving with ground toasted rice, which gives it nice toasted undertones. I am sure other veggies could be added, but I think the green bean sweet potato combo is pretty good. Adapted from Secrets of Slow Cooking.
Provided by Chandra M
Categories Stew
Time 4h25m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Season the beef with salt & pepper.
- Heat the oil over medium high heat and a large skillet.
- Brown all sides of the beef in batches, transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
- Deglaze the skillet with 1.5 cups water and pour the liquid over the beef.
- Add the spices and stir to combine.
- Layer the onions, garlic, and sweet potatoes over the beef.
- Cook on the low setting for 4 hours or until the beef is tender, and the sweet potatoes are easily pierced with a fork but retain their shape.
- Meanwhile, toast the rice in a small skillet over medium-high heat until just browned.
- Transfer to a plate or bowl to cool.
- When cool, run through a spice mill or coffee grinder until it is a fine powder.
- Also grind half of the peanuts.
- Coarsely chop the other half of the peanuts.
- Add the powdered rice and ground peanuts to the cooker and stir gently, taking care not to smash the potatoes.
- Bring a small pan with 1" water in the bottom to a boil.
- Add the apricots and green beans.
- Cook until the green beans are bright green and still slightly crisp (about 5 minutes).
- Drain and stir the beans & apricots into the stew.
- Season with salt & pepper to taste.
- Serve sprinkled with the chopped peanuts.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 872, Fat 55.7, SaturatedFat 19.3, Cholesterol 177.1, Sodium 156.2, Carbohydrate 41.8, Fiber 7, Sugar 10.9, Protein 51.9
Tips:
- Choose the right cut of beef: Chuck roast, brisket, or short ribs are all good choices for slow-cooker beef stew. These cuts are tough, but they become tender and flavorful when cooked slowly in liquid.
- Brown the beef before cooking: Browning the beef in a skillet over medium-high heat before adding it to the slow cooker helps to develop flavor and color.
- Use a variety of vegetables: Potatoes, carrots, celery, and onions are all classic stew vegetables. You can also add other vegetables, such as green beans, peas, or corn.
- Season the stew well: Salt, pepper, garlic, and thyme are all essential seasonings for beef stew. You can also add other herbs and spices, such as rosemary, oregano, or bay leaves.
- Cook the stew on low for 8-10 hours: This will give the beef time to become tender and the vegetables time to soften.
- Serve the stew with crusty bread or mashed potatoes: This will help to soak up the delicious gravy.
Conclusion:
Slow-cooker beef and potato stew is a hearty and flavorful dish 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 and satisfying stew that the whole family will enjoy.
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