Looking for a quick last minute recipe? Our five ingredient beef stew with frozen vegetables is full of hearty ingredients like potatoes, beef and vegetables! This beef stew can be on the table in thirty minutes or you can make a slow cooker version too!
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Ingredients
This beef stew with frozen vegetables needs:
- Beef stew meat
- Beef broth
- Vegetables
- Onion
- Potatoes
Preparation
There are several easy ways to prepare this recipe. You can make it in the slow cooker or do an easy thirty minute stovetop version.
Stovetop
On medium high heat in a pot, brown the meat. (Approximately five minutes) Set the meat aside and in the pan place the vegetables, onion and potato. Cook for several minutes until vegetables are tender. Add the meat and beef broth to the pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to a simmer. Allow stew to cook for approximately 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
Slow Cooker
Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
Storing Your Beef Stew with Frozen Vegetables
Beef stew really seems to taste better as the flavors have more time to come together. Often stew tastes better the next night! You can store beef stew in an airtight container for several days. Reheat in the microwave or on the stovetop as desired.
Side Dishes
Is there any other side dish to go with stew besides a fresh loaf of bread or saltine crackers? If you have other sides you enjoy, let me know in the comments! we have several delicious bread recipes including:
- Under an Hour Bread Recipe
- Under an Hour Gluten Free Breadsticks
- Two Ingredient Gluten Free Microwave Bread
5 Ingredient Beef Stew with Frozen Vegetables
Equipment
- slow cooker optional
- large saucepan
Ingredients
- 1 ½ pound beef stew meat
- 3-4 whole russet potatoes chopped into bite sized pieces
- 2 ½-4 cups beef broth
- ½ cup diced yellow onion
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables carrots, peas, celery, etc
Instructions
- STOVETOP: On medium high heat in a pot, brown the meat. (Approximately five minutes) Set the meat aside and in the pan place the vegetables, onion and potato. Cook for several minutes until vegetables are tender. Add the meat and beef broth to the pot. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce heat to a simmer. Allow stew to cook for approximately 20-30 minutes or until potatoes are tender. Season with salt and pepper if desired.
- SLOW COOKER: Place all ingredients in a slow cooker. Season with salt and pepper if desired. Cook on high for 4-5 hours or low for 6-8 hours.
Vicki
You give calories per serving but fail to give the Serving Size.
burntapple
Hi Vicki the recipe states it makes 4 servings. Thanks!