Easy Beef Stew

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Servings: 8 Difficulty: Intermediate
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A comforting, slow-cooked Cajun beef stew with tender vegetables and rich flavor
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This hearty Cajun-style beef stew is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. Tender chunks of beef simmer slowly until fork-tender, infused with warm Cajun spices and savory aromatics. The dish is loaded with hearty potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms, all bound together by a rich, savory broth. It’s a simple, one-pot meal that delivers deep, satisfying flavors without requiring constant attention. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this stew brings a cozy, home-style warmth to your table. Serve it hot with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the delicious sauce. ItâÂÂs a family favorite that promises to become a regular staple in your rotation.

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Easy Beef Stew

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Difficulty: Intermediate
Servings: 8 Calories: 118.0

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This hearty Cajun-style beef stew is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings. Tender chunks of beef simmer slowly until fork-tender, infused with warm Cajun spices and savory aromatics. The dish is loaded with hearty potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms, all bound together by a rich, savory broth. It&# 226;ÂÂs a simple, one-pot meal that delivers deep, satisfying flavors without requiring constant attention. Perfect for busy weeknights or lazy weekends, this stew brings a cozy, home-style warmth to your table. Serve it hot with crusty bread to soak up every last drop of the delicious sauce. ItâÂÂs a family favorite that promises to become a regular staple in your rotation.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Place 1.5 lbs of beef stew meat into the bottom of a slow cooker.
  2. Add 1 chopped onion and 1 chopped clove of garlic on top of the beef.
  3. Sprinkle 1/2 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning and 1 bay leaf over the meat and vegetables.
  4. Add 1 can of chopped mushrooms (drained if desired) and 8 quartered potatoes.
  5. Add 1 can of carrots and 1 can of early peas.
  6. Pour in 2 cans of golden mushroom soup mixed with 1/2 cup of water.
  7. Add 1/2 cup of sherry or red wine, if using.
  8. Cover and cook on HIGH for 5 hours or on LOW for 6.5 hours, until beef is tender.
  9. Remove bay leaf before serving.
  10. Serve hot over noodles or rice.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

Amount Per Serving
Calories 118.0kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.3g1%
Saturated Fat 0.0g0%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 75.0mg4%
Total Carbohydrate 27.0g9%
Dietary Fiber 5.0g20%
Sugars 5.5g
Protein 2.9g6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: beef stew, cajun stew, slow cooker, crockpot, comfort food, beef, potatoes, carrots, mushrooms, onion, garlic, bay leaf, sherry, mushroom soup, easy dinner, family meal, hearty, savory
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