Busy Day Beef Stew
Here's a classic old-fashioned beef stew that simmers for hours in the slow cooker. I call it my "lazy" stew because it's so easy to make on busy days. Perfect for hearty appetites, it's guaranteed to keep folks coming back for more!
- Preparing Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Served Person: 8
white meat free
tree nut free
nut free
gluten free
contains red meat
shellfish free
slow cooker
dairy free
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 6 cups water
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas thawed
- 1 envelope onion soup mix
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 6 tablespoons cold water
- 1 boneless beef chuck roast
- 2 teaspoons browning sauce optional
- 2 cups potatoes cubed & peeled
- 8 medium carrots cut into chunks
- 1 cup frozen corn thawed, optional
- 5 tablespoons cornstarch
- Carbohydrate 24.9788586508183 g
- Cholesterol 120.771 mg
- Fat 33.42992792468 g
- Fiber 4.23957589537717 g
- Protein 32.4314758052913 g
- Saturated Fat 13.3764229727565 g
- Serving Size 1 1 - (513g)
- Sodium 593.478222762142 mg
- Sugar 20.7392827554411 g
- Trans Fat 4.10298917467949 g
- Calories 533 calories
Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with soup mix, browning sauce if desired, salt and pepper. Pour water over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender. Remove roast to a cutting board; let stand for 5 minutes. Add vegetables to slow cooker. Cube beef and return to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 1-1/2 hours or until vegetables are tender. Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until thickened.
