Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Made, Written & Photographed by the Creators of the Point

My all time favorite cold weather meal is beef stew. It is so comforting and easy to make – not to mention it makes the house smell SO GOOD.

It doesn't cost too much to gather ingredients, but make sure to get a beef chuck roast and not stew meat. The roast will shred and become super tender and the stew meat remains a little chewy.

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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

makes 6 servings

Prep Time: 20 minutes	Cook Time: 8 hours	Total Time: 8 hours 20 minutes
Cuisine: American	Special Tools: Slow Cooker	Course: Soup/Main

Ingredients:

• 2 lb beef chuck roast

• 1 packet Ranch seasoning

• 1 packet French onion soup mix

• 1 packet of brown gravy mix prepared

• 3 cups beef stock separated

• 2 onions chopped

• 1 lb potatoes

• 1 bag baby carrots

• 2 celery stalks chopped

• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. Prepare your slow cooker by lining it with a bag or spray with nonstick cooking spray. Rub both sides of your beef chuck roast with the packet of Ranch seasoning.

2. Place the chuck roast in your slow cooker and place onions on top. Pour your prepared gravy, 2 cups beef stock, and unprepared packet of French onion soup mix over the chuck roast and onions.

3. Set to low and cook for 6 hours.

4. After the 6 hours, add your carrots and potatoes. Top with additional 1 cup of beef stock.

5. Continue to cook on low for 2 hours, or until potatoes and carrots are soft.

6. Serve with warm bread and enjoy!