The Easiest Beef Stew Ever
- SERVES
- 6
- COOK TIME
- 4 Hr
This recipe doesn't just make The Easiest Beef Stew Ever, it also makes the best beef stew ever. That's 'cause it's made in a slow cooker, which means all you have to do is pour in the stew meat, fresh veggies, and other yummies, and let it do its magic.
What You'll Need
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon seasoned salt, divided
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper, divided
- 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaf
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 onion, sliced into half moons
- 4 potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 5 carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 3/4 cup beef broth
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 (14-1/2-ounce) can diced tomatoes
What to Do
- In a large bowl, mix together flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon pepper; add beef and stir until evenly coated.
- Place beef in slow cooker and add remaining ingredients, including remaining salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on High 4 to 5 hours, or on Low 10 to 11 hours.
Notes
- A delicious dessert would be a perfect ending to a delicious meal, wouldn't it? How about a warm slice of our Upside Down Apple Pie?!?
- This recipe comes from our slow cooker / pressure cooker cookbook, Cook it Slow, Cook it Fast. It's just one of the many tasty recipes you'll find inside!
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Consolidated Fuzz
Nov 16, 2015
This is a great stew on it's own, but I had to modify it a bit to make it even better. I added some gravy mix as another person had pointed out. I also added an extra 1/2 cup of beef broth and then added pearl barley 45 minutes before it was done.
Josephnestoryak
Oct 14, 2015
Turned out ok but would use less thyme. Also had to add gravy mix because I like a thick liquid in my stew and tweaked it with a few more spices to taiste.
REINHOLTZ
Dec 03, 2014
I enjoy a nice and hearty stew with alot of veggies and potatoes . This one looks like it will fill the bill .
rosannepm
Dec 03, 2014
I make a beef stew recipe similar to this one but yours has celery and tomatoes. Sounds good! Rosanne
Member 4190018
Dec 03, 2014
This recipe is almost identical to the one I make minus the crock pot, so the next time I make stew I'll use this recipe and a crock pot instead.
Rebs
Dec 03, 2014
This looks delicious. I haven't made it yet but am hoping to today, and I'm wondering if anyone else has made this but added in more vegetables?
RacerGirlSan13
Oct 28, 2014
Has anyone tried browning the meat before adding it to the crockpot?? I just can't handle any meat that looks raw ewww lol. Yes, I am a new cook so any and all tips are greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Test Kitchen Team
Oct 29, 2014
Hello - You can certainly brown the meat before putting it in the slow cooker, but you don't have to! Enjoy :)
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