Best 10 Beef Stew For Two Slow Cookercrockpot Recipes

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Indulge in a hearty and comforting culinary experience with our curated collection of beef stew recipes, crafted to perfection for two in the convenience of your slow cooker or crockpot. Savor the rich flavors of tender beef simmered in a savory broth, complemented by an array of vegetables and herbs. From classic to contemporary variations, these recipes cater to diverse palates and dietary preferences. Prepare to tantalize your taste buds with a symphony of textures and flavors in every spoonful.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

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/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.

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 )



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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.

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 EASY POT ROAST



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You already make getting big flavor on the table look easy, and this slow-cooker pot roast is no exception. Whip up a hearty beef roast slow-cooker recipe that comes together with Progresso™ beef broth, boneless beef chuck and veggies. You'll only need 25 minutes to prep-then you can go about your day as it cooks. Once dinnertime rolls around, you'll be greeted by a perfectly seasoned, pull-apart slow-cooker pot roast that will hit the spot every time.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 7h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 boneless beef chuck roast (2 1/2 to 3 lb)
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 lb small (1 1/2- to 2-inch) Yukon Gold potatoes
1 1/2 lb carrots, peeled and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 cup Progresso™ beef broth
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1/4 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
1 can (10 1/2 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup
1 package (1.1 oz) beefy onion soup mix
3 tablespoons cornstarch
3 tablespoons water
Chopped fresh parsley, if desired

Steps:

  • Spray 5- to 6-quart slow cooker with cooking spray. In slow cooker, place beef. Sprinkle with pepper and salt. Place potatoes, carrots and garlic over beef. In medium bowl, mix broth, tomato paste, thyme, mushroom soup and onion soup mix with whisk until smooth. Pour over beef and vegetables.
  • Cover; cook on Low heat setting 7 to 8 hours or until beef is tender. Remove beef from slow cooker to serving platter. Using slotted spoon, transfer vegetables to serving platter with beef; cover to keep warm.
  • In small bowl, mix cornstarch and water with whisk until smooth. Stir into liquid in slow cooker. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 10 to 12 minutes or until slightly thickened. Serve gravy with beef and vegetables. Garnish with parsley.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 550, Carbohydrate 46 g, Cholesterol 105 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 7 g, Protein 39 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1640 mg, Sugar 8 g, TransFat 1 g

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STROGANOFF



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The best Slow-Cooker Beef Stroganoff is the kind that makes prep and cleanup a breeze. Plus, creamy beef stroganoff in the slow cooker is one of those delicious classics that never disappoints, especially with our easy steps. Once you brown the beef strips with onion and garlic in butter, add it to your slow cooker with golden mushroom soup, and fresh mushrooms. Enjoy the tasty aromas when you return, and stir in cream cheese and sour cream before serving over noodles for a dinner that's as easy as it is delicious.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 5h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup butter
2 lb boneless beef sirloin steak, cut into 3x1/2x1/4-inch strips
1 cup chopped onion
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 can (10.5 oz) condensed golden mushroom or cream of mushroom soup
1 carton (8 oz) sliced fresh mushrooms
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
4 oz cream cheese, cubed (from 8-oz package)
1 container (8 oz) sour cream
6 cups hot cooked noodles or rice

Steps:

  • In 12-inch skillet, melt butter over medium-high heat. Add beef strips, onion and garlic; cook 7 to 9 minutes or until beef is browned.
  • In 3 1/2- to 4 1/2-quart slow cooker, mix beef mixture, soup, mushrooms, salt and pepper.
  • Cover; cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours or until beef is tender.
  • Stir cream cheese into beef mixture until melted. Stir in sour cream until well blended. Serve over noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Carbohydrate 40 g, Cholesterol 110 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 3 g, Protein 33 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 710 mg, Sugar 4 g, TransFat 1 g

SIMPLE BEEF STEW FOR TWO



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Make and share this Simple Beef Stew for Two recipe from Food.com.

Provided by HeatherFeather

Categories     Stew

Time 35m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 lb boneless beef sirloin, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 tablespoon butter
2 large carrots, peeled, sliced
1 cup frozen pearl onions, thawed and drained
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2/3 cup beef broth
1/3 cup dark beer (or stout)
salt, to taste
pepper, to taste

Steps:

  • Season beef cubes to taste with salt and pepper.
  • Melt butter in a heavy medium skillet over high heat; add beef and saute until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  • Using slotted spoon, remove beef to a bowl.
  • Lower heat to medium-low and add carrots and onions, toss to coat with pan juices.
  • Add flour while stirring and continue to stir 1 minute to lightly toast the flour.
  • Stir in broth and ale slowly, then return the beef (and any juices in the bowl) to the pan.
  • Cover and let simmer until beef and carrots are tender, stirring occasionally, about 15 minutes or so.
  • Season again with salt and pepper to taste and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 357.1, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 10.5, Cholesterol 91.5, Sodium 343.4, Carbohydrate 10.2, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 3.3, Protein 23.5

CROCK POT BEEF STEW FOR TWO



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This Crock Pot Beef Stew recipe is plump full of onions, carrots, potatoes, celery, garlic and tender beef stew meat all nested together in a red wine reduction sauce with just a small kick of spice.

Provided by Beth Pierce

Categories     Beef

Time 7h15m

Number Of Ingredients 17

3/4 lb beef stew meat
1/4 c flour
1/2 tsp pepper
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp garlic powder
3 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 small onion chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
2 carrots cut in chunks
2 potatoes cut in chunks
1 stalk celery chopped
1/2 c dry red wine
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 c low sodium beef broth
1 tsp cajun seasoning (more or less to taste)
1/4 tsp ground cumin
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • 1. In large Ziploc bag combine flour, pepper, salt and garlic powder. Add stew meat and shake to coat. Heat 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in large skillet over medium heat. Add coated stew meat and cook to brown all sides. Remove from heat and add to crock pot.
  • 2. Heat 1-2 more tablespoons vegetable oil in same skillet over medium heat. Add onion and cook until lightly browned on the edges; approximately 4-5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for additional 1 minute; stirring constantly. Add to crock pot on top of beef.
  • 3. Using same skillet add wine over medium low heat working to loosen browned bits on the bottom of the skillet. Reduce the wine by 1/2 while continuing to stir. Add Worcestershire sauce. beef broth, Cajun seasoning, cumin and bay leaf, Simmer for 5 minutes.
  • 4. Pour wine/broth mixture over beef and onions in the crock pot.
  • 5. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours adding carrots, potatoes and celery halfway through the cooking process. Cook just until meat and vegetables are tender. Remove bay leaf.

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: chuck roast, all-purpose flour, salt, pepper, olive oil, red onion, celery stalk, carrot, garlic, can of plum tomatoes, red wine, bay leaf, fresh parsley, chopped fresh sage

Provided by Hitomi Aihara

Categories     Dinner

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lb chuck roast
⅓ cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ tablespoons salt, divided
½ tablespoon pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 cup red onion, diced
1 celery stalk, diced
1 carrot, diced
3 cloves garlic, minced
28 oz can of plum tomatoes
2 cups red wine
1 bay leaf
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped, plus more for serving
1 tablespoon chopped fresh sage

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the flour, 1 tablespoon of salt, and the pepper. Rub the flour mixture on the beef, making sure it is covered entirely.
  • Heat oil in large skillet. Sear the meat on all sides until golden brown.
  • Transfer meat to a slow cooker. Add the onion, celery, carrot, garlic, tomatoes, wine, bay leaf, and remaining ½ tablespoon salt. Cook on low for 8 hours.
  • Remove and discard the bay leaf. Stir in the parsley and sage. Serve the stew with your favorite side dish and sprinkle more parsley on top.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 433 calories, Carbohydrate 18 grams, Fat 13 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 55 grams, Sugar 4 grams

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, brown the beef cubes in a skillet before adding them to the slow cooker.
  • To make your beef stew even more tender, use a chuck roast or other tough cut of beef.
  • If you don't have a slow cooker, you can also make this recipe in a Dutch oven over low heat for 2-3 hours.
  • Serve your beef stew with mashed potatoes, egg noodles, or rice.
  • For a thicker stew, add a cornstarch or flour slurry to the cooking liquid towards the end of the cooking time.
  • Garnish your beef stew with fresh parsley or thyme before serving.

Conclusion:

This easy and flavorful beef stew is perfect for a cozy dinner at home. With just a few simple ingredients and a slow cooker, you can have a delicious and hearty meal that the whole family will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a comforting and satisfying dish, give this beef stew recipe a try.

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