Vegetable Beef Stew Recipe

Vegetable Beef Stew Recipe
Photo by: Taste of Home
Rating

100% would make again

Here's a great beef stew that simmers in a wonderful gravy. Served with a loaf of crusty bread and a green salad, it's a tasty meal for grown-ups and kids alike. I think it's even better the next day. -Randee Eckstein Commack, New York

This recipe is:

Contest Winning

Please log in to rate this recipe

 

Rate Vegetable Beef Stew Recipe

*Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
*required
 
  • 7-8 Servings
  • Prep: 20 min. Cook: 9 hours

Ingredients

  • 5 medium red potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch chunks
  • 2-1/2 cups sliced fresh mushrooms
  • 4 medium carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery ribs, thinly sliced
  • 3 bacon strips, diced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 3/4 inch cubes
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 1 can (14-1/2 ounces) beef broth
  • 1/2 cup dry red wine or additional beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/8 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 can (10-3/4 ounces) condensed tomato soup, undiluted
  • 1/3 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water

Directions

  • Place the first four ingredients in a 5-qt. slow cooker. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Using a slotted spoon, remove to paper towels to drain. Reserve drippings.
  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the flour, 1/4 teaspoon pepper and 1/4 teaspoon salt. Add meat, a few pieces at a time; seal and shake to coat. Brown the beef, onion and garlic in drippings and oil.
  • Transfer to slow cooker. Stir in the broth, wine or additional broth, bay leaf, thyme, reserved bacon and remaining salt and pepper. Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or until meat is tender. Discard bay leaf.
  • Combine soup and water; add to slow cooker. Cover and cook on high for 30 minutes. Combine cornstarch and cold water; stir into slow cooker. Cover and cook for 30-40 minutes or until thickened. Yield: 7-8 servings.

Vegetable Beef Stew published in Quick Cooking January/February 2004, p31

Snowman Party Stew Recipe.Youngsters will dig right into this playful potato-topped pie, loaded with ground…


VIDEO: Snowmen Party Stew

Thanksgiving Recipes

Looking for a Thanksgiving menu? Create your own menu with these Thanksgiving recipes, plus decorating and entertaining ideas for your Thanksgiving dinner.

Get recipes »

Reviews for Vegetable Beef Stew (5)

Vegetable Beef Stew Recipe

Vegetable Beef Stew

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today!

Reviewed on Oct. 21, 2009 by richtercory

This is the type of beef stew that I was looking for. All the other recipes I have made in the past have always missed something. Well, this recipe HAS it! It was delicious, tender, very flavorful, and just what I was looking for. Thank you for the recipe it is going into my own cookbook!

Reviewed on Aug. 06, 2009 by badkitty

I love this beef stew! It is a delicious recipe and better than my original recipe!

Reviewed on Dec. 04, 2008 by dblunt

This was very good. I prepared a double batch for a party and it disappeared! I also used venison stew meat instead of beef and it was delicious.

Reviewed on Nov. 25, 2008 by facetious

My picky eaters love this and request it often. I didn't find the steps too consuming, but I guess I will prepare about anything if just to give my kids some variety.

Reviewed on Apr. 07, 2008 by bpiette

good, but time consuming with all of the steps and ingredients.

Taste of Home - Try it Risk Free
Simple & Delicious - Free Issue Offer
Free issue offer