Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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Nutritional Info
  • Servings Per Recipe: 8
  • Amount Per Serving
  • Calories: 252.2
  • Total Fat: 6.6 g
  • Cholesterol: 50.4 mg
  • Sodium: 554.2 mg
  • Total Carbs: 27.7 g
  • Dietary Fiber: 4.2 g
  • Protein: 20.4 g

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Introduction

At just 260 calories per serving, this hearty stew will carry you straight through the winter months! At just 260 calories per serving, this hearty stew will carry you straight through the winter months!
Number of Servings: 8

Ingredients

    1/3 cup flour
    1/2 tsp salt
    1/2 tsp black pepper
    1 lb stewing beef
    1 med onion, diced
    1 garlic clove, chopped
    3 celery stalks, chopped
    3 carrots, chopped
    4 med potatoes (peeled & cubed)
    2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
    3 cups boiling water
    1-40g pkg of dry onion soup mix
    1-2 tsp beef bouillon granules
    1 tbsp fresh rosemary (optional)
    1 tsp fresh thyme (optional)
    1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil

Directions

Mix flour with salt and pepper in a large ziploc bag, or plastic bowl with lid.
Cut stewing beef into 1" cubes and then toss in flour mixture. Shake to coat.
Add oil to non-stick skillet and then add beef and flour mixture (including any excess flour).
Brown beef then add onion and garlic. Cook until onion is soft.
Place beef, garlic and onion mixture in bottom of slow cooker with the rosemary and thyme and let cook on low until meat is tender.
Then add potatoes carrots, celery, water, soup mix, bouillon and Worcestershire sauce.
Cook on high for 2-1/2 hours, and then turn down to low for 2 more hours. If you have a little more time to spare cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until potatoes and carrots are tender.
No extra thickening of the beef stew gravy should be required. It turns out perfectly for me every time.
Makes about eight 1-1/2 cup servings

TAGS:  Beef/Pork |

Member Ratings For This Recipe


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    Incredible!
    15 of 15 people found this review helpful
    Very tasty. Bullion is left out of the ingredients list, but in the cooking directions. I used a 14oz. can of beef broth and 10oz of water, combined and boiled to replace the 3 cups boiling water. Turned out fabulous!!! - 1/5/09


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    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    Beef is so tender! Love this recipe. Didn't have onion soup mix, so I just used all broth and a bigger onion to keep up the flavor. I also added extra veggies (corn, peas, & green beans) that I had in the freezer. - 12/31/13


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    Incredible!
    6 of 6 people found this review helpful
    I am not a big fan of stew, but this one was amazing! I will definately be making it again and again. - 4/15/09


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    Incredible!
    5 of 5 people found this review helpful
    I added mushrooms and used the Lipton Onion Mushroom Dry Soup instead...it was DELISH!!! - 10/13/12


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    Very Good
    4 of 4 people found this review helpful
    It was delicious! The whole family enjoyed it. I made some changes like the ratings before (cooked onions with wine, used beef boullion, and used a bay leaf). There was a lot of extra "gravy" which I froze and will add slow cooked chuck roast to it for a meal next week. - 3/10/10


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    Very Good
    3 of 3 people found this review helpful
    Very good, hearty stew. I used a bay leave instead of thyme and rosemary and was a lot like my mom used to make! - 1/6/09


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    Very Good
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    I replaced the beef with chicken and used chicken broth (14 oz low sodium can) with 2 cups water. I also used unpeeled red potatoes. Really good. - 1/14/16


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Probably the best beef stew we have ever made. Super easy and really tasty!!!! My daughter asked if we could have it again next week. LOL - 4/5/13


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    Incredible!
    2 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Husband and I absolutely loved this recipe! I made it last week and we are making it again today...awesome! We added a little wine when softening the onion and garlic mixture - it was great! - 2/7/10


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    the garlic shouldn't be cooked as long as the onion is. Add it a minute before onion is done. You only cook it for a minute or until fragrant. It'll taste much better. - 1/14/19


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I am added a can of tomato paste to my stew it was outstanding! My nephew told me to do that he raises cattle and he gave me one of his pot roast it was delicious! He was funny he was hesitant to give me his pot roast recipe because I’m old and should know how to cook it :-) - 1/14/18


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I don't know how this is 252 calories but I am not complaining! This is the best. I'm new to slow cooking and this was super easy. I just throw it all in with the meat on the bottom and let it cook all night and turns out perfect every time! - 10/8/16


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    I make mine similar, but don't use onion soup mix, or some of the other ingredients. I also cook mine on top of the stove, on low. I also add can beef broth, and small can of tomato juice, instead.
    - 4/19/16


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very yummy. I added mushrooms which went very well with the rest of the stew. - 10/28/13


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    Incredible!
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Wow!!! this is great, could not believe its a healty meal !!! I left out the beef bouillon granules and dry onion soup mix, but add 1 cup grean beans, used only 1 & a half cup of hot water. Did it in my electric preasure cooker. I will definately make this again !!!!

    - 11/28/12


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Great but i did not use the onion soup mix, used dried onion flakes less sodium Thnaks for the recipe Pat in Maine. - 2/10/11


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    i skipped the onion soup mix and added a container of beef broth for the liquid. a little extra flour helped it thicken. tastes just like my moms! - 2/2/10


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    really delicious!!! I added half a packet of ranch dressing mix!! YUMMY YUMM!! - 1/10/10


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    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Very Good! Made this for my family & they all loved it! I have made several beef stew recipes but this one was by far the best one! - 12/21/09


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    Incredible!
    1 of 2 people found this review helpful
    Very tasty and easy to make. - 8/28/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Tasty recipe. I work second and the slow cooker is a great way to make sure everyone eats good while I'm away. - 8/8/09


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    Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    My family really enjoyed this! Thanks for sharing! - 3/3/09


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    Very Good
    1 of 1 people found this review helpful
    Really enjoyed this recipe. - 1/28/09


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    Great! - 5/13/21


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    this is so delicious - 4/16/21


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    Very Good
    Thanks - 3/12/21


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    Incredible!
    yum - 2/18/21


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    I make almost the exact same stew except I add a few turnips or a rutabaga with the rest of the root veggies. It's great! - 1/14/21


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    Very Good
    NO NEED TO BROWN MEAT FIRST. ADD TO SLOW COOKER AND IT WILL BE FINE. - 1/14/21


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    Very Good
    this was good - 1/14/21


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    Good - 12/8/20


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    Incredible!
    looks good - 11/25/20


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    It was delicious - 10/11/20


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    Incredible!
    I added mushrooms Very tasty and easy. - 8/17/20


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    Incredible!
    Very good! - 6/28/20


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    THANKS - 6/19/20


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    I love stew and have been looking for a good recipe! - 6/2/20


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    Love some beef stew - 5/25/20


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    Love slow cooker recipes. - 5/18/20


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    - 5/15/20


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    Incredible!
    this is so yummy - 5/7/20


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    Incredible!
    very tasty - 5/7/20


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    sounds good - 4/22/20


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    Very Good
    Great recipe - 3/29/20


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    Lovely recipe will definitely be making this again - thank you - 1/16/20


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    THANKS - 1/15/20


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    Incredible!
    wonderful - 1/15/20


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    Since I don't eat beef, I substituted lamb instead and left out bot bullion and dry onion soup mix (don't have these in my larder)....and the dish turned out very well... - 1/15/20


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    looks good - 1/14/20


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    Looks good. - 1/14/20


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    Incredible!
    PERFECT!!! - 1/14/20


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    Incredible!
    Added extra veggies - 1/14/20


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    On my to make list - 1/14/20


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    Very Good
    Ok - 1/14/20


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    I love beef stew! - 10/23/19


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    Incredible!
    Wow...this is a very tasty stew! I love all the carrots in it and the wonderful spices. Helpful recipe to have on hand for those windy, rainy days of Fall and Winter! - 8/28/19


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    Good
    Great - 8/16/19


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    I want to learn how to do this gluten free - 8/16/19


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    TASTY BUT TOO MUCH SODIUM - 7/6/19


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    Incredible!
    My family loves this beef stew. Yummy!! - 6/24/19


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    This was so delicious!!! - 4/29/19


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    Incredible!
    Using a better cut of meat (angus pot roast, which was fall-apart tender at the end) made this dish memorable. I would serve it even on hot ,muggy days! - 4/25/19


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    Very good, with plenty for leftover meals. - 4/25/19


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    Very Good
    Very good. Nice and tender. - 2/18/19


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    Incredible!
    So easy and tasty! - 2/16/19


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    Excellent - 2/9/19


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    Incredible!
    Delicious! - 2/8/19


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    Very Good
    Make my own bullion cuts down on salt. Dry good suggestions for additions or - 1/16/19


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    Very Good
    Good - 1/14/19


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    looks good - 1/14/19


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    Incredible!
    I used beef bone broth instead of boullion and onion powder instead of onion soup mix to control the sodium. - 1/14/19


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    I love this recipe, We are having it for dinner tonight. - 1/14/19


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    Incredible!
    Very delicious, slow cooked it while I was at work. Great winter time meal. - 1/14/19


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    Very Good
    Easy to make and tasty. - 10/8/18


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    I'd use a better cut of meat - 9/2/18


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    fantastic stew - 7/20/18


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    Incredible!
    Super yummy! I cooked the recipe just like it said and the beef came out so tender. Lots of flavor. I'll definitely be making this again! - 7/8/18


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    I love slow cooker recipes that you can dump everything in and let it cook for 6 to 8 hours on low. Usually when I cook stews in the slow cooker, I cook on low for 6-8 hours and beef and rest of ingredients turn out perfect. I will try this on the weekend. Thank you. - 4/22/18


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    very tasty - 4/17/18


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    I have found that using diatomaceous earth or the various gluten-free meal mixes work just as well in this recipe without having to deal with flour (if one has a flour sensitivity.). Oh - this is also an awesome recipe for Instant Pot - there is a Stew function!

    - 2/8/18


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    Bad
    0 of 1 people found this review helpful
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    Incredible!
    This was delicious! The whole family loved it! - 1/18/18


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    Very Good
    yummy - 1/18/18


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    Incredible!
    Love the stew and doing it in the slow cooker. I have made this one several times as it's a favorite of ours. I use reduced sodium beef broth in place of the bullion cube. - 1/14/18


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    NICE - 1/14/18


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    Incredible!
    This was very tasty and as cold as it is it hit the spot! Flavorful and good! - 1/14/18


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    Incredible!
    Delicious - 1/14/18


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    I added beef broth instead of the waterand it was great - 1/14/18


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    yummy - 1/14/18


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    Incredible!
    Very good and easy. Used my crock pot and just put it on low while I was at work all day. When I got home it as all ready to go. Everyone loved it. - 1/14/18


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    Incredible!
    I used low sodium beef broth instead of bullion to cut down on salt. This is very good and I will make it again. - 1/14/18


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    Have to try this. - 1/14/18


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    yummy - 1/14/18


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    thanks - 1/14/18


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    Sounds great. Going to try this week. - 1/14/18


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    I used “Better Than Bullion” and it came out great. And I’m sure will better tomorrow too. - 1/14/18


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    I'd cut down on the Worcestershire if you're going to use th bouillion as that is lots of salt. Delicious recipe! - 1/14/18


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    Incredible!
    I love this slow cooker beef stew recipe! Delicious! I didn't change anything! - 1/14/18


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    Incredible!
    Sunday night supper - 1/14/18


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    THIS IS ONE OF MY BASIC GO TO RECIPES. I LOVE IT AND MAKE IT OFTEN. - 1/14/18