Here’s an easy, comforting Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Beef Stew — minimal prep, maximum flavor 🥩🥕🥔
🥘 Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Beef Stew
🛒 Ingredients
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2 lbs (900 g) beef stew meat, cubed
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4–5 medium potatoes, chopped
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3 carrots, sliced
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1 packet onion soup mix
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2 cups beef broth
(Salt & pepper optional, but not counted in the 5.)
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Layer Ingredients
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Add potatoes and carrots to the bottom of the slow cooker.
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Place beef on top.
2️⃣ Season & Pour
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Sprinkle onion soup mix evenly over everything.
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Pour beef broth over the top.
3️⃣ Cook
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Cover and cook:
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Low: 7–8 hours
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High: 4–5 hours
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4️⃣ Finish
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Stir gently before serving.
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Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
🌟 Tips for Extra Flavor (Optional Upgrades)
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Brown the beef first for deeper flavor.
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Add 1 tablespoon tomato paste for richness.
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Stir in frozen peas during the last 30 minutes.
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For thicker stew, mix 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water and stir in during the final 20 minutes.
🍽️ Serve With:
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Crusty bread
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Over rice
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Or just enjoy as is — it’s hearty enough on its own!
If you’d like, I can also give you a 5-ingredient creamy version that tastes like comfort food heaven.