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This easy slow cooker beef stew recipe made with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs, and spices is hearty and comforting. You won’t be slow to say ‘yum’!
This slow cooker beef stew is the perfect low maintenance meal for chilly fall and winter nights. Full of cozy flavor and hearty ingredients, this beef stew recipe will warm you up from the inside out.
Slow Cooker Beef Stew Ingredients
These are the ingredients you'll need to make this top-rated beef stew recipe:
· Stew meat: This recipe starts with two pounds of beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces.· Flour: All-purpose flour thickens the broth, ensuring a hearty stew.· Seasonings: This beef stew is seasoned with salt, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, garlic, and a bay leaf.· Broth: Use store-bought or homemade beef broth.· Vegetables: You’ll need carrots, potatoes, onions, and celery.
How to Make Beef Stew In the Slow Cooker
You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this slow cooker beef stew:
1. Combine ingredients: Place the beef in the slow cooker, then toss with flour, salt, and pepper. Add the broth, vegetables, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, garlic, and bay leaf. Stir to combine.2. Set slow cooker: Cover the Crock-Pot and cook on Low for 8 to 12 hours or on High for 4 to 6 hours.
What to Serve With Slow Cooker Beef Stew
This hearty Crock-Pot beef stew is a complete meal as-is, so there’s no need to serve it with any side dishes. However, if you do want to add a little something extra, consider pairing it with homemade bread — try a French baguette or basic dinner rolls. A simple side salad would also work well.
How to Store Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Transfer the cooled beef stew to a shallow, airtight container. Store in the refrigerator for up to three days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stove.
Can You Freeze Slow Cooker Beef Stew?
Yes, you can freeze slow cooker beef stew for up to three months. Ladle the stew in serving-size portions to zip-top freezer bags (leave about ½-inch of space at the top, as the liquid will expand as it freezes). Squeeze out the excess air and freeze flat. Thaw in the fridge or in a warm water bath.
Cookdap Community Tips and Praise
"Excellent recipe," raves one Cookdap community member. "Great flavor, easy to make, and it warms you up on a cold winter day!"
“The only thing I added was a splash of red wine — not much,” according to Sharon Schroeder. “It was the tastiest, tenderest beef stew I’ve ever made.”
“Perfect exactly as written,” says MISSLIZA. “Super easy to throw together in the morning and a great tasting meal to sit down to at the end of the day!”
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 ½ cups beef broth
- 4 medium carrots, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 stalk celery, chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground paprika
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 large bay leaf
Directions
Step 1
Gather ingredients.
Step 2
Place meat in slow cooker.
Step 3
Mix flour, salt, and pepper together in a small bowl. Pour over meat, and stir until meat is coated.
Step 4
Add beef broth, carrots, potatoes, onion, celery, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, garlic, and bay leave; stir to combine.
Step 5
Cover, and cook until beef is tender enough to cut with a spoon, on Low for 8 to 12 hours, or on High for 4 to 6 hours.
Step 6
Serve hot and enjoy!
Editor’s Notes:
This original recipe submission called for slow cooking on Low for 10 to 12 hours. When making the video for this recipe, our food stylists found a cook time of 8 hours on Low (or 4 hours on High) was sufficient. Please stir and check doneness along the way to be sure your meat is cooked properly.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 6 | |
| Calories 576 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat30g | 39% |
| Saturated Fat12g | 60% |
| Cholesterol132mg | 44% |
| Sodium542mg | 24% |
| Total Carbohydrate30g | 11% |
| Dietary Fiber4g | 16% |
| Total Sugars4g | |
| Protein44g | |
| Vitamin C26mg | 130% |
| Calcium57mg | 4% |
| Iron6mg | 31% |
| Potassium1187mg | 25% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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This recipe was great. It was easy and fast to prepare. My son asked if I could make this every night so I call it a winner.
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Quick and easy. Only change I would make is to use a low sodium beef broth instead.
Dorothee
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Even my fussy husband love it, so do I need to say more.
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this is a great dish but it’s even better
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My family enjoyed the stew, but requested I use a slightly smaller amount of pepper.
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My husband had been wanting a stew and I printed this and tried it. It was wonderful and he loved it… thanks
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Great with some peas thrown in too.
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This is an excellent stew! The flavour was great and b/c I cooked it on low for 10 hours the meat was soooo tender. The only problem is there’s never any left for left-overs! The only thing I changed was that I pre-cooked the potatoes. Next time I’ll double the recipe.
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Excellent recipe. I made a modification be using frozen veggies. This saved on the prep time and was just as good.
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Very yummy and spicy; my little one didn’t like it but what does a 17 month old like but hotdogs and macaroni?! Very tasty!
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I browned the stew meat first. Also added
frozen peas and corn for the last hour.
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This stew has very good flavor. I browned the meat first and cut down the pepper by half. Otherwise great and easy!
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This stew has very good flavor. I browned the meat first and cut down the pepper by half. Otherwise great and easy!
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Very good stew. I took some of the broth out of the stew and added flour to thicken and returned it to the crock pot for the last 1/2 hour. It came out wonderful – thick and flavorful.
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Very good stew. I took some of the broth out of the stew and added flour to thicken and returned it to the crock pot for the last 1/2 hour. It came out wonderful – thick and flavorful.
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This was a great and fast meal! Even my picky boyfriend enjoyed it. I served it over rice. I did add some frozen peas and green beans to it an hour before it was done, turned out great!
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This just tasted like regular old beef stew to me. Nothing unusual or great about it. My fiance said there was too much meat and not enough vegetables. I’ll keep searching for another recipes. I think this would’ve benefited from a 1/2 c. red wine.
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This just tasted like regular old beef stew to me. Nothing unusual or great about it. My fiance said there was too much meat and not enough vegetables. I’ll keep searching for another recipes. I think this would’ve benefited from a 1/2 c. red wine.
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Good recipe, I would cut the salt in half and use low-sodium beef broth. The celery gave it a great aroma but, if you are low-temp cooking I suggest adding the celery halfway through so it doesn’t get too soggy.
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This recipie was a hit with the family. I doubled everything except the pepper and I still found it to be a bit too much. However, it was wonderful to eat on a cool fall day. Thanks
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This was a very easy and very delicious
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This was a very easy and very delicious
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I made this recipe this morning as I had to be out all day. It was wonderful to come home in the pouring rain to the smell of delicious stew. My husband thought it was wonderful. Definitely a keeper and repeater.
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This was great for a base recipe. Wound up adding tomato sauce, tomato wedges, peas & corn & simmered in dutch oven on the stove for last hour. Also added a chopped jalapeno pepper. Since i usually overdo the spices, this one kept me in line! Turned out very good – comment at the table was “this is better than mom’s!”
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I added mushrooms and cut down on the pepper. I also browned the meat first as others suggested. Everyone liked it including my picky kids.
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I added mushrooms and cut down on the pepper. I also browned the meat first as others suggested. Everyone liked it including my picky kids.
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This is a wonderful beef stew recipe. I make it in the early morning. My husband and I come home from work, the dinner is ready. Easy work, tasty food.
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This was SO easy and tasted great! This one is a keeper!
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This was SO easy and tasted great! This one is a keeper!
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Go easy on the worchestershire sauce or leave it out!
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Perfect basic, quick and easy stew recipe. This was delicious and will be a favorite for me in the future. Thanks.
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Perfect basic, quick and easy stew recipe. This was delicious and will be a favorite for me in the future. Thanks.
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I liked this, but next time I’ll only use 1/2 as much paprika, and add more veggies. Very easy, lovely to come home to hot, bubbling stew on a frigid day.
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Delicious! For the gravy I added a can of cream of celery soup and reduced the broth to 1 cup. I also added a can of corn and a can of peas. I’ve finally found ‘my’ beef stew recipe!
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This stew was wonderful. My husband and I loved it. Browning the stew meat before putting it in the crockpot is a definite must. I doubled all the ingredients to make a double portion and put some in my freezer. I was thinking of making beef pot pies by putting a crust on the top and baking until done. It would be great on a cold, winter evening.
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This stew was wonderful. My husband and I loved it. Browning the stew meat before putting it in the crockpot is a definite must. I doubled all the ingredients to make a double portion and put some in my freezer. I was thinking of making beef pot pies by putting a crust on the top and baking until done. It would be great on a cold, winter evening.
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Great recipe! I modified it by doubling the amount of beef broth and increasing the number of potatoes and carrots. We love it!
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I thiought I followed this to the letter but the strong taste of “something” was more than we could handle.
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Great tasting stew! I also browned the meat first, added some button mushrooms and peas. It tasted wonderful – meat was very tender. Thanks.
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Great tasting stew! I also browned the meat first, added some button mushrooms and peas. It tasted wonderful – meat was very tender. Thanks.
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Much better than the recipe I’ve been useing all these years. I really like the thickness of the sauce in it.
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Pretty good stew, but a little bit bland. But most stews are pretty bland anyhow.
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The recipe was easy to make and the fact that it was put into the slow cooker was great. I had to add more liquid to the stew after a few hours though because it was to dry. Overall it was a god meal and leftovers are a good thing.
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The recipe was easy to make and the fact that it was put into the slow cooker was great. I had to add more liquid to the stew after a few hours though because it was to dry. Overall it was a god meal and leftovers are a good thing.
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I really enjoyed it, but my wife had a trouble eating it (probably because of the large amount of paprika.
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This was the 1st slow cooker stew recipe I tried. Next time I make this, I will need to add a lot more seasoning as the final product was tasteless.
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This was a very easy recipe, and delicious. Nothing fancy, just good stew. We might try adding some red wine the next time for something a little different.
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This was a very easy recipe, and delicious. Nothing fancy, just good stew. We might try adding some red wine the next time for something a little different.
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great beef stew recipe
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great beef stew recipe
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Needed more salt, but otherwise tasty and simple.
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Needed more salt, but otherwise tasty and simple.
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Wonderful, quick and easy recipe!! I substituted A-1 sauce because I did not have worcestershire and it was great. My husband works second shift and he loved coming home to this hearty hot meal at the end of a long day.
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This was the first time I made beef stew & my family loved it!
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This was the first time I made beef stew & my family loved it!
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I was not impressed with this recipe. While myt husband did seem to enjoy it, I found it quite tasteless. It needs more salt and spices to give it a better flavour.
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This is really good. I did add three large cloves garlic, mixed the flour with salt, pepper, rosemary and thyme, tossed the meat in it, browned the meat and then tossed the remaining flour with the browned meat. I did have to add more broth halfway through since it got really dry. Good recipe though.
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This is really good. I did add three large cloves garlic, mixed the flour with salt, pepper, rosemary and thyme, tossed the meat in it, browned the meat and then tossed the remaining flour with the browned meat. I did have to add more broth halfway through since it got really dry. Good recipe though.
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Excellent recipe! Great flavor, easy to make, and it warms you up on a cold winter day!
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this was so easy!! could use a little more seasoning and 1 hour before done cooking I added a package of brown gravy prepared according to package directions, this really helped thicken the sauce.
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This is amazing! The meat falls apart in your mouth…you can literally cut it with a spoon. Will make it over and over and over…
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This is a hearty dish that is easy to prepare ready to eat when you get home from work.Make some biscuits to go along with this dish enjoyed,thanks southern-man cookin
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This is a hearty dish that is easy to prepare ready to eat when you get home from work.Make some biscuits to go along with this dish enjoyed,thanks southern-man cookin
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I thought this stew was good and my husband did too, but our kids, 10 & 13, thought it was too spicey. But they ate it! I baked a fresh loaf of bread and they scooped up the broth with their bread, then at the veggies and beef. Maybe cut down on some of the spices, otherwise, it was good.
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I thought this stew was good and my husband did too, but our kids, 10 & 13, thought it was too spicey. But they ate it! I baked a fresh loaf of bread and they scooped up the broth with their bread, then at the veggies and beef. Maybe cut down on some of the spices, otherwise, it was good.
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I used 2 cups(the whole can) of beef broth and this turned out great. we loved it.
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I used 2 cups(the whole can) of beef broth and this turned out great. we loved it.
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THIS is a terrific basic recipe!! Nothing to stop you from adding your favorite things – although the TASTE is GREAT just like it is. I used chuck because it’s not as dry as a bottom round. I had a tomato so I chopped it up & added it. I saw where someone had added an envelope of beef gravy – great idea too!!! Thank goodness there’s people out there REALLY KNOW HOW TO COOK!! Oh, and don’t bother to brown the beef the way some recipes state – it only makes the beef dry. Thanks for this recipe.
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Some of the best beef stew I’ve ever had. It is a bit spicy, but overall, it’s a wonderful dish that was extremely easy to prepare.
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Very good! We loved it, and have made it over and over again.
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This stew was easy and very tasty! My husband and son liked it alot! I thought it it was yummy with a scoop of the corn casserole. Keeper!
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This stew was easy and very tasty! My husband and son liked it alot! I thought it it was yummy with a scoop of the corn casserole. Keeper!
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This was very good, I too added a package of brown gravy to thicken it. I will make this one of our regulars!
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This was very good, I too added a package of brown gravy to thicken it. I will make this one of our regulars!
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This came out very good…I too added a package of brown gravy, did not prebrown the beef, and upped the beef broth to 2 1/2 cups…slow cooked it all day and made the house smell great. I like this recipe better than my original beef stew recipe, so my orginal recipe is going in the trash!
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It doesn’t matter what I think about this recipe…what matters is that my husband said it was better than his mother’s beef stew!!! HA! (I did like it though).
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It doesn’t matter what I think about this recipe…what matters is that my husband said it was better than his mother’s beef stew!!! HA! (I did like it though).
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I have this exact recipe in the recipe booklet that came with my slow cooker! I make it all of the time and my family loves it. I use a packet of dry onion soup mix in place of all the spices, only because it’s an easy and convenient way to toss it together.
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Hi! Nancy, I made the stew last night and the love of my life gave it a 2 thumbs up. I will make it often. Thanks Elly
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Super. The gravy was rather thin so I thickened it at the end, but very tasty. The meat is so tender and tasty.
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Just made this stew for dinner tonight…house smells wonderful! The taste is perfect. I did transfer it to the stove and thicken with a little cornstarch. Served with yeast rolls and a salad and yummy apple crisp for dessert. A perfect fall dinner!!
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Just made this stew for dinner tonight…house smells wonderful! The taste is perfect. I did transfer it to the stove and thicken with a little cornstarch. Served with yeast rolls and a salad and yummy apple crisp for dessert. A perfect fall dinner!!
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Awesome! I cut the beef amount in half, and it wasn’t even missed. I used 2 russet potatoes, and 3 cups baby carrots (I like a lot of carrots!). Be sure and serve with bread. Thanks for the recipe!
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This one was OK. My mom’s is still better. It tasted too much like celery. Overpowering!
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This one was OK. My mom’s is still better. It tasted too much like celery. Overpowering!
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Very good recipe, the meat was tender and very flavorful…
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This is a fantastic recipe! I omitted the onion, as it tends to get a little “slimy” after being cooked so long. I took others suggestions and added the brown gravy packet to thicken. Perfect! My husband eats this spooned over Wonder Bread – a childhood comfort food favorite!
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This is a fantastic recipe! I omitted the onion, as it tends to get a little “slimy” after being cooked so long. I took others suggestions and added the brown gravy packet to thicken. Perfect! My husband eats this spooned over Wonder Bread – a childhood comfort food favorite!
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This stew was pretty bland on it’s own. I added a packet of beef stew seasoning at the end of cooking and it made a world of difference!
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This stew was pretty bland on it’s own. I added a packet of beef stew seasoning at the end of cooking and it made a world of difference!
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very good!!
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very good!!
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Hearty, basic, & easy! Leftovers reheated later in the week tasted great, too.
I made very minor changes: I used 2 cans of beef broth, 2 stalks of celery, 1 Tbsp of Worchester, & 2 cloves of garlic. S&P I added to taste.
I had some barley in the cabinet & I threw it in towards the end…it thickened it up to a nice “stew” consistancy.
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Hearty, basic, & easy! Leftovers reheated later in the week tasted great, too.
I made very minor changes: I used 2 cans of beef broth, 2 stalks of celery, 1 Tbsp of Worchester, & 2 cloves of garlic. S&P I added to taste.
I had some barley in the cabinet & I threw it in towards the end…it thickened it up to a nice “stew” consistancy.
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Delicious! I can’t wait to make it again.
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This was a great recipe! Very easy. Thanks so much!
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What I like about this recipe is that it’s very quick and simple to make. And the beauty of it is that you’re not limited to the vegetables listed in the ingredients. However I held back on the spices a little bit. A couple hours before it was finished I found it to be bland so I simply added a bit more spices. It was ok at first but was a perfect leftover. Goes well with white rice and bread can be used to “clean” your dish!
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What I like about this recipe is that it’s very quick and simple to make. And the beauty of it is that you’re not limited to the vegetables listed in the ingredients. However I held back on the spices a little bit. A couple hours before it was finished I found it to be bland so I simply added a bit more spices. It was ok at first but was a perfect leftover. Goes well with white rice and bread can be used to “clean” your dish!
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Excellent! VERY thick stew, so if you like a little bit of juice, increase the water. I used inside round sirloin marinating beef (didn’t have stewing beef on hand, and this is leaner than stewing beef). I added an extra 1/2 cup of water, an extra celery stalk, frozen peas (during the last hour of cooking) and more potatoes to ensure that it was filling enough for four hungry adults. It was polished off! Double this recipe if you have more than four adults, or if you want some leftovers. I served it with Maritime brown bread and cheese – yummy! Thanks for the great recipe!
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Excellent! VERY thick stew, so if you like a little bit of juice, increase the water. I used inside round sirloin marinating beef (didn’t have stewing beef on hand, and this is leaner than stewing beef). I added an extra 1/2 cup of water, an extra celery stalk, frozen peas (during the last hour of cooking) and more potatoes to ensure that it was filling enough for four hungry adults. It was polished off! Double this recipe if you have more than four adults, or if you want some leftovers. I served it with Maritime brown bread and cheese – yummy! Thanks for the great recipe!
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I am not a big beef stew person. However, my significant other is so I made this recipe. Well, let me just say….yummy yummy yummy…..Loved it….we ate all of it…no leftovers at all……great recipe.
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Very tasty!I was out of potatoes and carrots,so I used a little Yankee Ingenuity and substituted summer squash and 2 cups of bread crumbs (unseasoned).Red meat upsets my gout so I used 2 cans of tuna(packed in water,not oil)and chicken broth.I would have given you 5 stars,but the stew was a little mushy.Maybe I used too much broth?! I hope this review helps.Keep up the good work!!
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Great Stew!! I did add a packet of brown gravy mix to the flour, and I used one can of beef broth. The last hour, I checked it, the taste was a little bland so I added Mrs. Dash garlic seasoning and M.D. “tomato, basil, oregano” seasoning. That made it so yummy! The only problem I had was that the potatoes never did get completely done. Maybe I’ll put them in the crock first next time and put everything else on top.
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My husband and children loved it!!!
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A very savory stew with NO leftovers! My whole family gave it “two thumbs up”. Personally, I would cook this stew NO LESS than 12 hours on the low setting. The meat was “fork tender”. I did scale the recipe to yield 8 servings, evenly browned the floured meat 1st in margarine, then transferred it over to the crock pot. I also included 2 cups of water and 2 cups of beef stock for a heartier flavor and more gravy in the stew. Additionally, I used a TBLS more of Worcestershire Sauce, (1) TBLS of Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, 1 tsp. of sugar and more black pepper to taste. Lastly, I blended 3 TBLS each of real butter and flour and “whisked” it into the stew w/a fork the last 2 hours of cooking time, to thicken the gravy. Absolutely delicious with either crusty bread or hot, buttered cornbread fresh out the oven. Next time, I’ll add frozen peas the last hour or so. Overall, this one will definitely remain in my recipe file. I plan to make this stew again real soon!
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A very savory stew with NO leftovers! My whole family gave it “two thumbs up”. Personally, I would cook this stew NO LESS than 12 hours on the low setting. The meat was “fork tender”. I did scale the recipe to yield 8 servings, evenly browned the floured meat 1st in margarine, then transferred it over to the crock pot. I also included 2 cups of water and 2 cups of beef stock for a heartier flavor and more gravy in the stew. Additionally, I used a TBLS more of Worcestershire Sauce, (1) TBLS of Lawry’s Seasoned Salt, 1 tsp. of sugar and more black pepper to taste. Lastly, I blended 3 TBLS each of real butter and flour and “whisked” it into the stew w/a fork the last 2 hours of cooking time, to thicken the gravy. Absolutely delicious with either crusty bread or hot, buttered cornbread fresh out the oven. Next time, I’ll add frozen peas the last hour or so. Overall, this one will definitely remain in my recipe file. I plan to make this stew again real soon!
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I made this the other night. It was good but I’m wondering if all meat cooked in the slow cooker comes out with the same “slow cooker” flavor. It seems that no matter how many spices I add, all the meats taste the same. Am I doing something wrong?
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This was very, very good!! I added just a little bit of cornstarch at the end to thicken it a bit. My husband and I both give it two thumbs up! Just had the leftovers for lunch and tastes even better!
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This was very, very good!! I added just a little bit of cornstarch at the end to thicken it a bit. My husband and I both give it two thumbs up! Just had the leftovers for lunch and tastes even better!
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This is the first recipe I tried from this site and it was great. The kids and hubby finished it all off. The next time I will add more potatoes and carrots. I will be making it again soon. Thanks.
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My mother-in-law gave me this recipe when I was first married and I make it often. I use 2 cups of beef broth ( made with boulion) and 1/2 can tomatoe sauce for the gravy. I also add 1 tsp of steak sauce and 2 tsp gravy master to the sauce. At the last 15 minutes I add frozen peas and I thicken with a little flour. We never have leftovers!!!!!!!!!!
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Delicious!
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Everything was cooked thoroughly and the gravy turned out thick after I thickened it, but it was very bland. It was missing something, I’m not sure what. I think it I amde it next time i would add some HP sauce and maybe some tomato sauce, just to liven it up. Good base though.
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Everything was cooked thoroughly and the gravy turned out thick after I thickened it, but it was very bland. It was missing something, I’m not sure what. I think it I amde it next time i would add some HP sauce and maybe some tomato sauce, just to liven it up. Good base though.
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Very tasty! However, next time I’ll probably add about a cup more liquid.
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I have made this recipe three times now. The first time it was way to peppery and hot so I cut the ground black pepper in half. I also added a 1/4 cup of ketchup and a 1/2 cup of peas to the recipe. Very tasty, quick and easy to make. A staple in our house. Thanks Nancy!
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I knew this was a good starting point. What I did differently was coat the meat with the flour, salt and pepper and then fry it in dijon mustard flavored oil. I put the potatoes, carrots, celery and onion on the bottom of the crock to be sure they would cook completely and put the meat over it. I didn’t have any beef broth so I took the trimmings from the meat cubes and boiled them for a few minutes along with a package of onion soup mix. Remove the meat scraps since they’re just stringy, and pour the resulting broth over contents in the crock after sprinkling with paprika and adding the worcestershire sauce, garlic and bay leaves (yes, more than one leaf). No need to stir. Then, about a half hour before it’s done, add a can of stewed tomatoes, some mushrooms and about a cup of frozen peas. Okay, now you can stir. If it’s too juicy for you, just do the corn starch/water mix and add it. I made two batches, one in a 3.5 qt. crock pot and one in a 5 qt. slow cooker. Both were done in about 4 hours on high doing it this way. Bon apetit.
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I knew this was a good starting point. What I did differently was coat the meat with the flour, salt and pepper and then fry it in dijon mustard flavored oil. I put the potatoes, carrots, celery and onion on the bottom of the crock to be sure they would cook completely and put the meat over it. I didn’t have any beef broth so I took the trimmings from the meat cubes and boiled them for a few minutes along with a package of onion soup mix. Remove the meat scraps since they’re just stringy, and pour the resulting broth over contents in the crock after sprinkling with paprika and adding the worcestershire sauce, garlic and bay leaves (yes, more than one leaf). No need to stir. Then, about a half hour before it’s done, add a can of stewed tomatoes, some mushrooms and about a cup of frozen peas. Okay, now you can stir. If it’s too juicy for you, just do the corn starch/water mix and add it. I made two batches, one in a 3.5 qt. crock pot and one in a 5 qt. slow cooker. Both were done in about 4 hours on high doing it this way. Bon apetit.
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it was pretty good, but more bland than i would have liked. i even up’d the seasonings by at least double, in some cases tripple.
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it was pretty good, but more bland than i would have liked. i even up’d the seasonings by at least double, in some cases tripple.
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This stew turned out wonderful! I put everything in my slow cooker and went out for the whole day, when I got back 11 hours later it was cooked perfectly. My husband isn’t normally a fan of stews but he really enjoyed this. It tasted even better in toasted sandwiches the next day!
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This stew turned out wonderful! I put everything in my slow cooker and went out for the whole day, when I got back 11 hours later it was cooked perfectly. My husband isn’t normally a fan of stews but he really enjoyed this. It tasted even better in toasted sandwiches the next day!
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This was an extremely good beef stew. I added a 14 oz. can of stewed tomatoes for added flavor. And, after it had cooked for about 5 hours, I noticed that the gravy was thinner than I wanted it, so I added 3 T. tapioca. By the time I was able to serve dinner, it had cooked for a total of 12 hours….the meat was so tender that it was beginning to shred when I was dishing it out. My husband had 2 large bowls. Will definitely make this again.
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This was an extremely good beef stew. I added a 14 oz. can of stewed tomatoes for added flavor. And, after it had cooked for about 5 hours, I noticed that the gravy was thinner than I wanted it, so I added 3 T. tapioca. By the time I was able to serve dinner, it had cooked for a total of 12 hours….the meat was so tender that it was beginning to shred when I was dishing it out. My husband had 2 large bowls. Will definitely make this again.
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This was pretty good, but the broth came out tasting more like gravy. I will try again but fiddle with the broth a little.
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This was pretty good, but the broth came out tasting more like gravy. I will try again but fiddle with the broth a little.
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I took the advice of other reviewers: At the beginning, I added a package of gravy mix mixed with a cup of water, and tripled the amount of garlic. With about an hour to go, I added a can of italian stewed tomatoes, a can of corn, a can of peas, and some sliced fresh mushrooms. I did try to thicken it a bit with some cornstarch (for the first time ever — but I think it worked!). This was delicious — we ate it over rice, with grated mozzarella cheese on top! I added the cheese because I thought the pepper was a little too strong. Next time, I’ll put in less pepper and paprika, but everything else I’ll do the same.
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This is the best stew I’ve made and I made some changes: added 1 can of diced tomatoes, and 1/2 a can of tomato paste, used boiler onions cut in half (about 15 of them) and used a bag of baby carrots. We loved it!
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This is the best stew I’ve made and I made some changes: added 1 can of diced tomatoes, and 1/2 a can of tomato paste, used boiler onions cut in half (about 15 of them) and used a bag of baby carrots. We loved it!
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One word… MEAT
It was a bit too meaty for my tastes.
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So easy and I didnt change a thing except I was out of beef broth, so I used Boullion and about a cup of water. Since potatoes cook so much faster than the other vegetables I just quartered them instead of dicing. Also cut the meat a bit larger then the one inch so it did not cook away.Put it on high for about 1hr or 2 hr. then to low for remaining. That night we came home to a wonderful stew.
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So easy and I didnt change a thing except I was out of beef broth, so I used Boullion and about a cup of water. Since potatoes cook so much faster than the other vegetables I just quartered them instead of dicing. Also cut the meat a bit larger then the one inch so it did not cook away.Put it on high for about 1hr or 2 hr. then to low for remaining. That night we came home to a wonderful stew.
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Excellent stew I’ll be making again for the holidays!
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I love eating this stew. I must say, that if you don’t like your stew thick and meaty, this not be the stew for you. It does not come out soupy, when you follow this receipe to a T. I would say that if you want this a little bit more soupy add a 1/4 cup of more liquid.
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I love eating this stew. I must say, that if you don’t like your stew thick and meaty, this not be the stew for you. It does not come out soupy, when you follow this receipe to a T. I would say that if you want this a little bit more soupy add a 1/4 cup of more liquid.
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Very bland as shown.
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Very bland as shown.
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Very good. I browned the meat prior to adding it to the crock pot as some have suggested and added a splash of port wine to the crockpot.
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Very good. I browned the meat prior to adding it to the crock pot as some have suggested and added a splash of port wine to the crockpot.
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This is what my family calls stew. Excellent recipe and easy to adjust to your own taste.
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This is what my family calls stew. Excellent recipe and easy to adjust to your own taste.
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This is a good recipe to start your stew with but as others did, I added a lot to it in order to give it more flavor (cheated and used a stew mix). Before doing so I thought it was very bland. I also added green beans and corn and would have added peas if I had had them in my pantry. I left out the paprika since I don’t care for it. I imagine this will be tastier as leftovers after the flavors have soaked in. 🙂
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This is a good recipe to start your stew with but as others did, I added a lot to it in order to give it more flavor (cheated and used a stew mix). Before doing so I thought it was very bland. I also added green beans and corn and would have added peas if I had had them in my pantry. I left out the paprika since I don’t care for it. I imagine this will be tastier as leftovers after the flavors have soaked in. 🙂
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great and simple recipe
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great and simple recipe
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