Best 12 Beef Stew For Two Slow Cooker Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting meal with our carefully curated collection of beef stew recipes for two, perfect for a cozy dinner or a special occasion. These slow-cooker marvels offer effortless preparation and deliver rich, flavorful stews that will tantalize your taste buds. From classic beef stew with tender chunks of beef, aromatic vegetables, and a savory broth to variations that incorporate unique ingredients and cooking techniques, our recipes cater to diverse preferences. Get ready to savor the ultimate comfort food experience with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.

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SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW FOR TWO



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This beef stew recipe is easy to make and the perfect amount for two people.

Provided by Debby Mayne

Categories     Instant Pot and Slow Cooker

Time 5h10m

Number Of Ingredients 8

3/4 pound of stew meat or any beef cut into bite-size cubes
1-1/2 cup of potatoes cut into bite-size pieces
1 zucchini cut into bite-size pieces
1 cup of baby carrots
3 cups of beef broth
1 tablespoon of cornstarch
1/2 cup of ketchup
Salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Spray the inside of a small slow cooker with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Dump the stew meat, potato pieces, zucchini, and carrots into the pot.
  • Pour 2 cups of beef broth into the pot.
  • Cook on high for 1 hour. Turn it down to low and cook for another hour.
  • In a separate bowl, whisk 1 cup of beef broth, cornstarch, and ketchup until all of the cornstarch is dissolved. Pour into the pot and stir.
  • Cook for another 4 hours on low. Serve with rice or noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725 calories, Carbohydrate 60 grams carbohydrates, Cholesterol 205 milligrams cholesterol, Fat 21 grams fat, Fiber 6 grams fiber, Protein 76 grams protein, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, ServingSize 1, Sodium 2232 grams sodium, Sugar 17 grams sugar, TransFat 1 grams trans fat, UnsaturatedFat 11 grams unsaturated fat

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW



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Take the time up front to make a thick gravy and you'll love how rich and delicious it makes this slow-cooked stew. Even though the caraway is optional, we recommend giving it a try- it's a simple way to add something special to a classic.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 8h40m

Yield 8 to 10 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
1 teaspoon sweet paprika, plus more for garnish
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
1/3 cup all-purpose flour, plus more for coating
3 tablespoons olive oil
1 pound small white potatoes, halved
1/2 pound cremini mushrooms, halved
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch chunks
1 medium onion, chopped
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 cup red wine
2 cups low-sodium beef broth
3 sprigs fresh thyme
1 teaspoon caraway seeds, optional
1/2 cup loosely packed parsley leaves, chopped
Sour cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Toss the beef with the paprika, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Coat in flour and shake off any excess. Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add the beef and cook undisturbed until it begins to brown, about 3 minutes. Continue to cook, turning the beef as needed, until mostly browned, about 3 minutes more. Remove the skillet from the heat and transfer the beef to the insert of a 6-quart slow cooker; add the potatoes, mushrooms, carrots and onions and stir to combine.
  • Heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil in the skillet over medium heat. Add the tomato paste and stir until the oil begins to turn brick-red, about 1 minute. Add the flour and wine and whisk until thick (it's OK if there are some lumps). Add the beef broth, thyme, caraway if using, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper and bring to a simmer, whisking; continue simmering and whisking until the gravy is smooth and thick, about 4 minutes.
  • Pour the gravy into the slow cooker, cover and cook on low for 8 hours. The meat and vegetables should be tender.
  • Season with salt and pepper and stir in the parsley. Serve the stew in bowls with dollops of sour cream and a sprinkle of paprika.

CROCK POT BEEF STEW FOR TWO PEOPLE



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This easy, flavorful beef stew recipe in the crock pot uses lean beef and carrots, potatoes, rosemary, and garlic. It's perfect for two people.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Dinner

Time 6h15m

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 13

3/4 pound stew beef, lean chuck, or beef round
3 tablespoons flour
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 medium carrots (sliced)
2 small potatoes (diced)
1 small onion (cut into wedges)
1 clove garlic (smashed and minced)
Optional: 1 bay leaf
Dash oregano
Dash rosemary
Salt (to taste)
Pepper (to taste)
2 tablespoons of flour (mixed with about 1/2 cup of cold water)

Steps:

  • Gather the ingredients.
  • Cut the meat into cubes.
  • Coat the stew meat with 3 tablespoons of flour.
  • Brown the meat in a skillet with vegetable oil until the meat is quite dark but not burned. The color on the outside will give color to the stew broth as well as add flavor from the browning process.
  • Drain the browned meat well.
  • Add the meat to slow cooker with the vegetables, spices and enough water to cover the ingredients.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours. Don't worry, it can cook longer if your day is longer.
  • During the last 30 minutes of cooking, remove the bay leaf and turn the heat setting to high. When the stew is boiling, stir in a mixture of 2 tablespoons of flour and about 1/2 cup of water. Cook until slightly thickened.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 658 kcal, Carbohydrate 66 g, Cholesterol 101 mg, Fiber 8 g, Protein 42 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, Sodium 889 mg, Fat 26 g, ServingSize 2 servings, UnsaturatedFat 17 g

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW



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When there's a chill in the air, nothing beats this Crock-Pot beef stew. Seasoned with thyme and dry mustard, the hearty slow-cooker beef stew is chock-full of tender carrots, potatoes and meat. -Earnestine Wilson, Waco, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 7h25m

Yield 8 servings (2 quarts).

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
6 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch lengths
1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 celery ribs, coarsely chopped
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1-1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
3 tablespoons canola oil
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes, undrained
1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
1 teaspoon ground mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon browning sauce, optional
Minced fresh thyme

Steps:

  • Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 272 calories, Fat 12g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 53mg cholesterol, Sodium 541mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW I



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A hearty, savory slow cooker stew with potatoes, carrots, celery, broth, herbs and spices. You won't be slow to say 'yum'!

Provided by BUCHKO

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 12h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch pieces
¼ cup all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
1 clove garlic, minced
1 bay leaf
1 teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 onion, chopped
1 ½ cups beef broth
3 potatoes, diced
4 carrots, sliced
1 stalk celery, chopped

Steps:

  • Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
  • Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 576.3 calories, Carbohydrate 29.8 g, Cholesterol 131.5 mg, Fat 30.3 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 44.1 g, SaturatedFat 11.9 g, Sodium 541.5 mg, Sugar 4.1 g

BEEF STEW FOR TWO ( SLOW COOKER/CROCKPOT )



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I wanted to make stew,but I didn't want to make alot.So, this recipe came out of the darkest corners of my brain.And by the way, this recipe is just enough for two hearty bowlfuls.If you want to double this, go right ahead.Please feel free to adjust the seasonings to your own tastes.This recipe was made using the smaller sized...

Provided by Rose Daly

Categories     Beef

Time 6h10m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 c all-purpose flour
1/2 tsp kosher salt, regular salt will work too.
1/2 tsp ground black pepper
1 tsp onion powder
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 lb beef stew meat,cut into 1 inch chunks
1 1/2 c peeled potatoes cut into 1 inch chunks
3/4 c diced carrots
1 1/2 c beef broth
1/2 tsp worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • 1. Mix together first five ingredients in a large plastic bag. Mix together first five ingredients in a large plastic bag.Add beef stew chunks, coating well.
  • 2. Place coated meat into a 2 quart slow cooker then top meat with potatoes and carrots.
  • 3. Mix together beef broth and worcestershire sauce, and pour over potatoes.
  • 4. Top with bay leaf,and cover.Cook on low for 6 hours.
  • 5. After cooking remove bay leaf and stir so meat and veggies are combined.Serve with your favorite bread to sop up the juices.

BEEF STEW FOR TWO



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You can plan ahead and prepare this stew in a slow cooker, advises Roger Slivon from Genesee Depot, Wisconsin. With a kick of cayenne, you'll love this savory, hearty Beef Stew for Two.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h30m

Yield 2 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/2 cups dry red wine or beef broth, divided
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/2 pound beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2-1/2 cups beef broth, divided
2 small potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch slices
1 cup sliced baby portobello mushrooms
2 fresh thyme sprigs
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine 1 cup wine, lemon juice, soy sauce and Worcestershire sauce; add the beef. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. In a large saucepan, brown beef in oil. Remove meat and set aside. In the same pan, saute onion until tender. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Add 2 cups beef broth and remaining wine. Return meat to pan., Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes. Add the potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, thyme and cayenne. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until vegetables and beef are tender. Discard thyme sprigs., In a small bowl, combine cornstarch and remaining beef broth until smooth. Gradually stir into stew. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 466 calories, Fat 13g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 77mg cholesterol, Sodium 697mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 5g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

BEEF STEW FOR TWO ( SLOW COOKER )



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I wanted to make stew, but I didn't want to make a lot so this recipe came out of the darkest corners of my brain. And by the way, this recipe is just enough for two hearty bowlfuls. If you want to double this, go right ahead. Please feel free to adjust the seasonings to your own taste. Submitted to "ZAAR" on December 30th, 2008.

Provided by Chef shapeweaver

Categories     Stew

Time 6h15m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 lb beef stew meat, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 1/2 cups potatoes, peeled and diced, cut into 1 inch pieces
3/4 cup carrot, diced
1 1/2 cups beef broth
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Mix flour, kosher salt, black pepper, onion powder, and garlic powder together in a large plastic bag.
  • Add beef stew chunks, coating well.
  • Place coated meat into a 2 quart slow cooker.
  • Top meat with potatoes and carrots.
  • Mix together beef broth and worcestershire sauce, and pour over potatoes.
  • Top with bay leaf, and cover.
  • Cook on low for 6 hours.
  • After cooking remove bay leaf and stir so meat and veggies are combined.
  • Serve with your favorite crusty bread.

MAKE-AHEAD SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW



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Served with fresh bread and a salad, this hearty beef stew is a family favorite. It can be made fresh, browning the meat then tossing all the ingredients together in the slow cooker, or it can be prepared ahead of time for freezing and quick assembly for a quick crock pot meal when you need it! I like to make fresh stew, but double the ingredients and freeze the second portion for a quick dose of comfort food mid-week.

Provided by BusySpoons

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Stews     Beef

Time 4h30m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika
½ teaspoon seasoned salt
½ teaspoon ground black pepper
2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
1 (8 ounce) package mushrooms, chopped
3 potatoes, diced
5 carrots, sliced
2 stalks celery, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup Marsala wine
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
3 (10.5 ounce) cans organic beef broth
1 (14.5 ounce) can crushed tomatoes
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
1 teaspoon Spanish smoked paprika, or to taste
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 tablespoons cornstarch
2 tablespoons water

Steps:

  • Combine the flour, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, seasoned salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper in a large, resealable plastic bag. Add the beef, and seal the bag. Shake the bag thoroughly to coat the beef with seasoned flour.
  • Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Shake the excess seasoning off the beef, then stir the beef into the hot skillet with the onion and mushrooms. Cook and stir until the beef is evenly browned and no longer pink. Drain and discard any excess grease.
  • Place the beef mixture into a slow cooker. Place the potatoes, carrots, celery, garlic, Marsala wine, and Worcestershire sauce into the cooker with the beef mixture. Pour the beef broth and tomatoes into the cooker, and stir in the onion soup mix and 1 more teaspoon of smoked paprika. Cook on High for 4 to 6 hours, or on Low for 10 to 12 hours. Season to taste with salt and black pepper.
  • For a thicker stew, combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl. Gradually stir the mixture into the stew until thickened.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 467.4 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 68.6 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 6.2 g, Protein 25.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 1110.2 mg, Sugar 8.1 g

SLOW-COOKER OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW



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Just because you're short on time doesn't mean dinner won't be anything less that fabulous tonight. Take just 20 minutes to prep the ingredients in the morning, and you can come home to a slow cooker beef stew that tastes like you've been working in the kitchen all day.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 9h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 1/2 lb beef stew meat, cut into bite-size pieces if needed
4 medium carrots, cut into 1/2-inch slices (2 cups)
3 medium red potatoes, peeled, cut into 1/2-inch cubes (3 cups)
1 large onion, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 1/2 cups)
1 medium stalk celery, cut into 1-inch pieces (1 cup)
3 cups vegetable juice
3 tablespoons quick-cooking tapioca
1 tablespoon beef bouillon granules
2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add beef; cook 4 to 6 minutes, stirring frequently, until browned on all sides.
  • Spray 4- to 5-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In cooker, mix browned beef and remaining ingredients.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 9 to 10 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 350, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 60 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 22 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 860 mg, Sugar 9 g, TransFat 1/2 g

EASY BEEF STEW FOR THE SLOW COOKER



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Very easy to prepare beef stew. Lots of flavor and quick to prepare.

Provided by Megan Croy Reed

Categories     Soups, Stews and Chili Recipes     Soup Recipes     Beef Soup Recipes

Time 6h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound cubed beef stew meat
2 cups water
1 (.75 ounce) packet dry brown gravy mix
1 (1.5 ounce) package dry beef stew seasoning mix
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 (14.5 ounce) can stewed tomatoes, chopped
½ (16 ounce) package baby carrots, or to taste
3 potatoes, cut into chunks
1 stalk celery, cut into chunks, or to taste
¼ onion, chopped

Steps:

  • Put beef in a slow cooker.
  • Whisk water, gravy mix, and stew seasoning mix together in a bowl until no dry mix remains; add Worcestershire sauce and pour over the beef. Add tomatoes, carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion.
  • Cook on High for 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251.6 calories, Carbohydrate 33.8 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 4.9 g, Fiber 4.4 g, Protein 17.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.8 g, Sodium 1003.2 mg, Sugar 5.8 g

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW



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Cook beef stew in a slow cooker for really tender meat. Add button mushrooms or smoked paprika for extra flavour - it will be an instant family favourite

Provided by Lulu Grimes

Categories     Dinner, Main course, Supper

Time 4h20m

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 onion, chopped
2 celery sticks, finely chopped
2 tbsp rapeseed oil
3 carrots, halved and cut into chunks
2 bay leaves
½ pack thyme
2 tbsp tomato purée
2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 beef stock cubes or stock pots
900g beef for braising such as skirt, buy a whole piece and cut it yourself for bigger chunks or buy ready-diced
2 tsp cornflour (optional)
½ small bunch parsley, chopped
buttery mash, to serve (optional)

Steps:

  • Fry the onion and celery in 1 tbsp oil over a low heat until they start to soften - about 5 mins. Add the carrots, bay and thyme, fry for 2 mins, stir in the purée and Worcestershire sauce, add 600ml boiling water, stir and tip everything into a slow cooker. Crumble over the stock cubes or add the stock pots and stir, then season with pepper (don't add salt as the stock may be salty).
  • Clean out the frying pan and fry the beef in the remaining oil in batches until it is well browned, then tip each batch into the slow cooker. Cook on low for 8-10 hrs, or on high for 4 hrs.
  • If you want to thicken the gravy, mix the cornflour with a splash of cold water to make a paste, then stir in 2 tbsp of the liquid from the slow cooker. Tip back into the slow cooker, stir and cook for a further 30 mins on high. Stir in the parsley and season again to taste. Serve with mash, if you like. Leave to cool before freezing.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 474 calories, Fat 25 grams fat, SaturatedFat 9 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 10 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 9 grams sugar, Fiber 4 grams fiber, Protein 48 grams protein, Sodium 0.2 milligram of sodium

Tips:

  • Use chuck roast or stew meat: These cuts of beef are tough but become tender when cooked slowly in liquid.
  • Brown the beef before cooking: This step helps to develop flavor and color.
  • Use a variety of vegetables: This will add flavor, texture, and color to the stew.
  • Use a good quality beef broth: This will make a big difference in the flavor of the stew.
  • Season the stew to taste: Add salt, pepper, and other spices to taste.
  • Cook the stew on low heat for at least 6 hours: This will give the beef time to become tender and the flavors to develop.
  • Serve the stew with mashed potatoes, rice, or noodles: This will make a complete and satisfying meal.

Conclusion:

This slow cooker beef stew is a delicious and easy meal that is perfect for a cold winter day. The beef is tender and flavorful, and the vegetables are cooked to perfection. The stew is also very versatile, and you can easily add or remove ingredients to suit your taste. So next time you're looking for a hearty and satisfying meal, give this slow cooker beef stew a try. You won't be disappointed!

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