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The Easiest Beef Stew Ever
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- 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 cups 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.
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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.
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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 .
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rosannepm
Dec 03, 2014
I make a beef stew recipe similar to this one but yours has celery and tomatoes. Sounds good! Rosanne
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garrwill 0144202
Dec 03, 2014
i thought my stew was easy. this one is easier yet!
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kathypease 3125496
Dec 03, 2014
This looks delicious and right up my alley it is easy )
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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.
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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?
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jackie1238 8905391
Dec 03, 2014
Plan on making this tomorrow
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bethblackeaton 8854718
Dec 03, 2014
I love anything made in the slow cooker!
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Member 7584591
Dec 03, 2014
This looks delicious! I wish I had me a big bowl right about now!
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wikichoco6 4735129
Dec 03, 2014
Beef stew is delicious I will have to try this recipe!
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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.
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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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Kandle5 6192588
Oct 27, 2014
This really is the best stew ever.. Can't believe I made it in a crackpot
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farmerzdtr
Oct 30, 2014
I'm sorry, Kandle5, but "crackpot" made me "crack" up!!! Thanks for the laugh! Have a great day!! :)
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