Description
This simple and hearty 5-Ingredient Slow Cooker Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food. Tender beef, savory vegetables, and a flavorful broth combine effortlessly in the slow cooker for a meal that will warm you from the inside out. Perfect for busy days!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juice
- 1 packet onion soup mix
Instructions
- Prepare the Vegetables: Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces. Slice the carrots into rounds and set aside.
- Layer the Ingredients: In your slow cooker, place the diced potatoes and sliced carrots at the bottom.
- Add the Beef: Top the vegetables with the cubed beef, evenly distributing it over the potatoes and carrots.
- Combine the Sauce: Pour the can of diced tomatoes, including their juice, over the beef.
- Sprinkle the Onion Soup Mix: Sprinkle the entire packet of onion soup mix over the top of the ingredients.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beef is tender and the flavors are fully combined.
- Serve: Once cooking is complete, gently stir the stew and serve hot in bowls, with fresh bread or over rice for a complete meal.
Notes
- Serving Suggestions: Serve with a side of crusty bread or over a bed of fluffy rice for extra comfort.
- Storage Tips: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.
- Customization: Feel free to add other vegetables such as peas or corn if you prefer more variety in your stew.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7-8 hours (on low) or 4-5 hours (on high)
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: Beef Stew, Slow Cooker, Easy Beef Stew, Comfort Food, 5-Ingredient Stew, Family Dinner, Hearty Stew