Easy Beef Stew for the Slow Cooker

Name: Easy Beef Stew for the Slow Cooker
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 6 h
Total time: 6 h 15 min
Yield: 6 servings
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

Rating: 4.66 stars

157 Ratings
120 Reviews
44 Photos

Very easy to prepare beef stew. Lots of flavor and quick to prepare.

By Megan Croy Reed

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Recipe Summary

prep:

15 mins

cook:

6 hrs

total:

6 hrs 15 mins

Servings:

Yield:

6 servings

Nutrition Info

Directions

Step 1

Put beef in a slow cooker.

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Step 2

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.
Step 3

Cook on High for 6 hours.

Tip

Aluminum foil helps keep food moist, ensures it cooks evenly, keeps leftovers fresh, and makes clean-up easy.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:

252 calories; protein 17.4g 35% DV; carbohydrates 33.8g 11% DV; fat 4.9g 8% DV; cholesterol 40mg 13% DV; sodium 1003.2mg 40% DV. Full Nutrition

Reviews (120)

Most helpful positive review

France C

01/21/2015

What's better than having dinner ready when you get home from work AND have it taste good!??! I normally don't use gravy or seasoning packets (personal preference) but decided to try this because of the ease and convenience. I made it exactly as written (well, I added in an extra celery stalk and used 1/2 onion instead of 1/4 -whatever) and this came out perfectly tender at 6 hrs. I imagine if you're working a longer day you could put in on low for 8-10hrs and it would be equally tasty. I was so mad today when I left for work and forgot my leftovers at home! Thanks for sharing your recipe Megan! Read More

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Most helpful critical review

TajTaylorHarris

08/12/2016

Don't get me wrong the food was fine. The smell of the Worchestershire sauce was overwhelming the initial day. I smell subsided after a night in the fridge and the consistency was better for me personally. Would try again but perhaps tweak the amount of Worchestershire sauce or substitute. Read More

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157 Ratings

5 star values: 120
4 star values: 27
3 star values: 5
2 star values: 4
1 star values: 1

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France C

01/20/2015

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Ken C

08/17/2016

I've actually made this twice and thoroughly enjoyed it both times. Once following recipe as given then modifying it a bit to my liking. I have to agree with some of the other reviewers saying how could you rate a given recipe if you modify it to the point of something that does not come close to what the person wrote. As given this is a great and very easy recipe. The end result is excellent and the best part is that you don't have to be a culinary chef to have an easy meal that you can be proud of serving to family or guests. A crusty bread would be all that you need to complete this as written. On my second time I modified the recipe just a bit. Because the gravy was a bit thin for my liking I made a roux from 1/2 stick butter, 1/4 cup flour and 2 cups of the stew liquid added that mixture to thicken it along with 1/2 small bag each of frozen corn and peas about an hour before finish. Thank you for your excellent recipe that I can use as is and as a base for some modifications!! Read More

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golfnut

04/04/2015

This is the first time I've made this and did so exactly as the recipe says.…only I doubled it! The reviews were good so I figured, why not! Read More

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Val

01/25/2016

I added way more veggies than recipe called for, but it just made it more hearty. Other than that I followed the recipe and it turned out SO TASTY!!! Read More

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Destin Romie

12/31/2015

Very delicious even better when pared with white rice! Read More

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Cathy Ness

01/21/2016

Easy quick delicious and impressive on the plate. I'll do this one again for sure. Read More

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umyeaoktrista

03/13/2016

I used 2 onions, only a half of a pack of beef stew seasoning (to cut the salt), and left out the Worcestershire (because I forgot). Added 2 bay leaves and some peas when it was about finished. Husband approved! Read More

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LiivHappy

11/01/2015

I used two cups of beef broth instead of water, skipped the tomatoes (family preference) and added mushrooms. My slow cooker cooks fast ;) so only took 3 hours on high. Excellent! Read More

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karliann

03/23/2015

Great recipe! I followed it as written and the stew was wonderful. Simple flavorful and filling. Thanks MeganReed for sharing this. Read More

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TajTaylorHarris

08/12/2016

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Nutritional Information

Easy Beef Stew for the Slow Cooker

Servings Per Recipe: 6
Calories: 251.6

% Daily Value *

protein: 35 %

carbohydrates: 11 %

exchange other carbs:

dietary fiber: 18 %

sugars:

fat: 8 %

saturated fat: 9 %

cholesterol: 13 %

vitamin a iu: 106 %

niacin equivalents: 47 %

vitamin b6: 34 %

vitamin c: 48 %

folate: 10 %

calcium: 7 %

iron: 21 %

magnesium: 19 %

potassium: 25 %

sodium: 40 %

thiamin: 19 %

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percent of calories from sat fat:

*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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France C

01/20/2015

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Ken C

08/17/2016

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golfnut

04/04/2015

This is the first time I've made this and did so exactly as the recipe says.…only I doubled it! The reviews were good so I figured, why not!

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Val

01/25/2016

I added way more veggies than recipe called for, but it just made it more hearty. Other than that I followed the recipe and it turned out SO TASTY!!!

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(9)

Destin Romie

12/31/2015

Very delicious even better when pared with white rice!

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(8)

Cathy Ness

01/21/2016

Easy quick delicious and impressive on the plate. I'll do this one again for sure.

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umyeaoktrista

03/13/2016

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LiivHappy

11/01/2015

I used two cups of beef broth instead of water, skipped the tomatoes (family preference) and added mushrooms. My slow cooker cooks fast ;) so only took 3 hours on high. Excellent!

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karliann