How to Make Easy Beef Stew for the Slow Cooker - A Step-by-Step Guide

When it comes to comfort food, few dishes can compare to a hearty bowl of beef stew. With tender chunks of beef, savory vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth, it's the perfect meal for chilly days and cozy evenings at home. And when you use a slow cooker to make it, the process becomes even simpler and more convenient.

Our easy beef stew recipe is designed specifically for the slow cooker, making it a low-effort, high-reward option for anyone looking to enjoy a delicious homemade me...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound cubed beef stew meat
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
  • 1 (1.5 ounce) package dry beef stew seasoning mix
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
  • ½ (16 ounce) package baby carrots, or to taste
  • 3 potatoes, cut into chunks
  • 1 stalk celery, cut into chunks, or to taste
  • ¼ onion, chopped

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hrs
  • Total Time: 6 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 6
  • Yield: 6 servings

  • Put beef in a slow cooker.
  • Whisk water, gravy mix, and stew seasoning mix together in a bowl until no dry mix remains; add Worcestershire sauce and pour over the beef. Add tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion.
  • Cook on High for 6 hours.
  • Nutrition

    252 cal.

    • Total Fat: 5g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 40mg
    • Sodium: 1003mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 6g
    • Protein: 17g
    • Vitamin C: 29mg
    • Calcium: 66mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 905mg