Slow Cooker Beef Bean Stew Recipes

Steps:

• Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.

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.

Steps:

• In a small bowl combine ½ cup Spicy Chipotle Pepper Sandwich Spread and water. Whisk to combine. Set aside.
• In a slow cooker, spread potatoes and onions on bottom. Add beef. Pour baked beans over beef. Pour mixture of Spicy Chipotle Pepper Sandwich Spread and water over beans.
• Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
• Stir in ¼ cup chipotle sandwich spread before serving.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.
• Tip: Garnish with grated cheddar cheese, chopped green onions or sour cream.
• For a sweeter flavor, add ½ cup KC Masterpiece® Original Barbecue Sauce.
• Make Ahead: Make a double batch and freeze in a Glad® Storage Container.

Steps:

• Combine the broth, bean mix, salt, pepper, celery, carrots, garlic, onions, bay leaf, thyme and 2 cups water in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours. Add the barley and, if the broth looks low, another cup of water. Cover and cook on low an additional 1 hour (8 hours total).
• Just before serving, stir in the spinach to wilt. Serve in a big bowl with toasted crusty bread or baguette.