Finally, the cooler weather is setting in and I am so ready for some comfort food! This recipe is The Easiest Slow Cooker Beef Stew you will ever make, super flavorful, and perfect all winter long! Tender steak, vegetables, in a hearty thick stew you will make over and over again.
Many of you may not look forward to the colder months, but both my husband and I love it. He loves ice fishing and snow. I personally love having a variety of seasons, and here in Michigan we see it all. We obviously do a lot of cooking outside on our Blackstone and on our smoker during the nicer months. Sometimes you need variety with the food, too. That is when the slow cooker and comfort foods come into play. Last year I made my Irish Beef Stew which had a few more steps, this is an easier beef stew recipe.
What you will love about the easiest slow cooker beef stew recipe
This easy beef stew recipe comes together effortlessly in the slow cooker and cooks to perfection. I am not one to use too many “canned soups” in my cooking, but sometimes when you want quick prep and need something easy, you use what you have. This beef stew uses sirloin steak, fresh vegetables, and a couple cans of soup…Seriously easy, hearty, and perfect for us busy people!
What you need for this Slow Cooker Beef Stew
- Slow Cooker or Dutch oven
- Sirloin Steak
- Carrots
- Celery
- Potatoes
- Cream of Mushroom Soup
- Cream of Celery Soup
- Tomato Soup
- Onion Soup Mix Packet
So yes, just eight ingredients. And basically you are dumping it in, setting it, and forgetting it. And that is how I like my slow cooker recipes. NO EXTRA STEPS. The meat is tender and the stew is rich and flavorful.
How to make the Easiest Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Step 1: Prep ingredients
First start by washing and prepping your vegetables and potatoes. Then cut up your sirloin steak.
Next add the beef and vegetables to the slow cooker.
Step 2: Add ingredients to slow cooker
Then add in the canned soups, the dry onion soup mix, and stir it all up.
Step 3: Set it and forget it
Then cover and let cook on low for eight hours. Then serve hot with some fresh bread or crackers. I promise you this one is worth it. So please give it a try, and if you make it, come on back and let me know how you liked it. Enjoy!
What to serve with this easy slow cooker beef stew recipe
Salad: Caprese Spinach Salad
Sides: One Bowl Parmesan Chive Bread
Dessert: Sea Salted Caramel Poke Cake
Substitutions & Additions
- beef stew meat, chuck roast, another cut of steak
- Sliced mushrooms, onions, green beans, peas
Questions:
Do the vegetables get soggy?
I left the veggies chunky and they were perfect so just slice and chop a little bigger than normal.
How to store beef stew
This beef stew would be great in the refrigerator for up to three days. Otherwise you can always freeze in for another weeknight meal.
Can I make this beef stew in the oven?
Yes! If you have a Dutch Oven follow same steps and cook in the oven at 275 degrees for the same amount of time.
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The Easiest Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Equipment
- Slow Cooker or Dutch Oven
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. sirloin steak cut into 1 inch pieces
- 3-4 large carrots sliced thick
- 4 large russet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 2 stalks celery sliced thick
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of mushroom soup
- 1 10.5 oz can cream of celery soup
- 1 10.5 oz can tomato soup
- 1 packet dry onion soup mix
- salt & pepper to taste optional
Instructions
- In a sprayed slow cooker layer the steak pieces, chopped vegetables, and potatoes.
- Add in the canned soups and onion soup seasoning packet and stir.
- Cover and cook in the slow cooker on low setting for 8-10 hours.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
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