Best Lazy Mans Beef Stew Recipes

SLOW COOKER POOR MAN'S STEW

Steps:

• Add the cooked ground beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic to a 5-quart or larger slow cooker.
• In a small bowl whisk together the tomato paste, water, salt, pepper, onion powder and oregano. Pour this mixture over everything in the slow cooker. Stir.
• Cover and cook on LOW for 7 hours, without opening the lid during the cooking time.
• Serve with buttered sandwich bread or rolls and Enjoy!

BUSY DAY BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with soup mix, browning sauce if desired, salt and pepper. Pour water over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast to a cutting board; let stand for 5 minutes. Add vegetables to slow cooker. Cube beef and return to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 1-1/2 hours or until vegetables are tender. , Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until thickened.

LAZY MAN'S BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 275 degrees.
• Grease a large casserole dish. Put in beef, carrots, soup, bay leaf, potatoes, onions and 1/2 cup red wine. Cover tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 4 hours.
• Remove cover and stir in peas, mushrooms and the rest of the red wine. Cook for 1 hour longer.

LAZY MAN'S BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Crumble and brown ground beef until completely done, then drain grease.
• Put ground beef in a medium to large pot. Add the vegetable soup and the water. Mix well and cover.
• Simmer on medium to medium-high for half an hour or until stew reaches desired consistency. If it gets too thick, just add water. Simmer for longer for a beefier flavor or add beef bouillon cubes.

OLD-FASHIONED BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Combine the flour and pepper in a bowl, add the beef and toss to coat well. Heat 3 teaspoons of the oil in a large pot. Add the beef a few pieces at a time; do not overcrowd. Cook, turning the pieces until beef is browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch; add more oil as needed between batches.
• Remove the beef from the pot and add the vinegar and wine. Cook over medium-high heat, scraping the pan with a wooden spoon to loosen any browned bits. Add the beef, beef broth and bay leaves. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a slow simmer.
• Cover and cook, skimming broth from time to time, until the beef is tender, about 1 1/2 hours. Add the onions and carrots and simmer, covered, for 10 minutes. Add the potatoes and simmer until vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes more. Add broth or water if the stew is dry. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Ladle among 4 bowls and serve.