Excellent Beef Stew for We Got You Covered #SundaySupper
The #SundaySupper team has got you covered for this week of recipes. What does that mean? It can mean, “Need a good stew recipe?” We have got you covered with this Excellent Beef Stew recipe!!! Or it can mean when something is cooked with a cover on it, again like this Excellent Beef Stew done in a slow cooker.
It is also up for interpretation!!! We could let our minds wander to where we wanted to go with this one. It also included, like the icing on a cake is a covering or the crisp topping on a casserole. You have to check out all the recipes to see where this one has taken the individual. How exciting, I can’t wait to see what everyone is up to.
#1 Pick!
Well for me, I picked this Excellent Beef Stew recipe. I am not even sure where this recipe came from, I believe it is our creation, it is in Ken’s handwriting. It makes an enormous amount of stew. I wanted to make it in the slow cooker so I reduced the ingredients somewhat so that it would fit, otherwise, I use my enormous pot that barely fits in my oven. This is a more manageable amount.
There are a lot of ingredients but that is what makes it so delicious. It is also very easy to prepare as there is no browning of the meat. I know, crazy right? You will never know as this has so much flavor you can omit that step and just put the meat straight into the Crockpot. I love it!!
So little mess!! It is truly a one-pot stew. We used to put in a package of spicy onion soup but they don’t make it anymore so I have added some crushed red pepper flakes and it does the job perfectly. The tapioca thickens it awesomely as it cooks, it really is an Excellent Beef Stew, after the first time we made it, that is what Ken called it!!
This recipe can be easily gluten-free if you make sure your onion soup mix is compliant. ENJOY!!!

Excellent Beef Stew for We Got You Covered #SundaySupper
Excellent Beef Stew for We Got You Covered #SundaySupper Recipe. A very easy but excellent beef stew recipe with loads of flavor!!!
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 lbs. stewing beef, cut into small cubes
- 2-28 oz. cans diced tomatoes
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, cubed
- 1 pkg. dried onion soup mix
- 1/2 tsp. crushed red pepper
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced
- 1 tsp. celery seed
- Garlic salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup red wine
- 1/2 cup minit tapioca
- 7 oz. mushrooms, sliced
Instructions
Add all the ingredients into a large slow cooker and mix carefully. Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Adjust seasoning before serving.
Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 271Total Fat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 491mgCarbohydrates: 51gFiber: 10gSugar: 12gProtein: 10g
Recipe calculation was provided by Nutritionix and is an estimation only. If you need nutritional calculations for medical reasons, please use a source that you trust.
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- Slowcooker Bean and Ham Soup from Jane’s Adventures in Dinner
- Butternut Squash & Cheddar Potatoes Au Gratin from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Salmon en Croute from Curious Cuisiniere
- Excellent Beef Stew from Noshing With The Nolands
- Salisbury Steak with Mushroom Gravy from Food Lust People Love
- Pigs in a Blanket (Cabbage Rolls) from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
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- Chocolate Satin Pie from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Banana Butterscotch Muffin-Cake from What Smells So Good?
- Chocolate Banoffee Pie from Happy Baking Days
- Caramel Apple Bundt Cake from Pies and Plots
Not Sure What To Do? We Got You Covered
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- Back to Basics: How to Truss a Chicken for Roasting from Crazy Foodie Stunts covering a cooking technique
- Peppermint Whip Cream from Peanut Butter and Peppers covering a vegan and dairy-free dessert topping
- Gluten Free Lego Cookies from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks covering a gluten-free dessert
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Comments & Reviews
The Ninja Baker says
I imagine the red wine and veggies enhance the meat beautifully, Tara… Always good to have gluten-free options. And great to have a slow cooker recipe…as Santa is bringing one soon on his sleigh =)
Noshing with the Nolands says
That’s exciting that Santa is bringing you a slow cooker Kim, we love ours. Thanks for coming over!!
Renee says
Nothing beats a beef stew on a cold winter day especially one with a touch of red wine as it would go so perfectly with a glass of wine too.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Renee!
Katy says
I am cooking everything with wine at the moment, and I love that you’ve used tapioca flour to make this gluten-free. It looks like a beautiful stew, so I’m definitely going to try making it!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Katy, I hope you do try it, have a great day!!
[email protected] & Trinkets says
Urgh, I so need a crock pot. This looks so delicious!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Kim, maybe Santa will bring you one!!!
Katie says
Your stew looks so wonderfully thick and comforting! I know my husband would want the entire pot…
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Katie, you may have to make some for your hubby!!
Courtney @ Neighborfood says
I love that you can skip browning the meat and just throw this in the slow cooker. Definitely a winner in this house!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Browning the meat does add flavor but it makes such a mess, this has tons of flavor anyway so you can easily skip that. Thanks Courtney!
Stacy says
I am a huge fan of beef stew, especially one that doesn’t require browning but promises all this flavor. What a great recipe, Tara! Minit tapioca is not an ingredient I am familiar with but I am going to look for it.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Stacy, it really is such a great recipe.
Constance @FoodieArmyWife says
Look at how beautiful and thick and rich that stew looks. Mmmmm!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Constance!!
Liz says
Oh, yum! This recipe will come in very handy for the busy holiday season! Hope you had a terrific Thanksgiving, Tara!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Liz!!
Laura Dembowski says
Having a good beef stew recipe is so important, particularly in the winter.
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks Laura!!
Family Foodie says
I have been looking for crock pot recipes and you got me covered!
Noshing with the Nolands says
So glad you liked it Isabel!!
Christie says
#droolworthy This looks A-mazing! I have some stew meat in the freezer…hmm… #pinning
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Christie, I hope you enjoy it as much as we do!!
Hezzi-D says
A hearty beef stew is perfect for this freezing weather we’re having!
Noshing with the Nolands says
We are about to get an Arctic storm starting tomorrow, might have to pull more of this out of the freezer!!!
DB-The Foodie Stuntman @ Crazy Foodie Stunts says
I’m a little surprised that browning the meat isn’t necessary. This hearty soup must be really flavorful.
Noshing with the Nolands says
You would never know DB that I skipped the browning and it is a huge time saver!! Thanks again for hosting!!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers says
Beef stew is one of the best meals you can prepare in the Crockpot! Yours looks amazing, amazing!! Wish I could have a big bowl for dinner!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Jennifer!!
Cheryl says
I do love a great beef stew, and this recipe certainly fits the bill. I love that you put it in the slow cooker. HUGS!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Cheryl, HUGS back at you!!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere says
I love the idea to use tapioca to thicken the stew. This looks delicious!
Noshing with the Nolands says
The tapioca works so well as a perfect thickening agent. Thanks Sarah!!
Julie @ Texan New Yorker says
It is so cold and gray and depressing outside, I wish I had your stew in my crock pot right now!!! It looks amazing, thanks for sharing!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Thanks so much Julia!!
Cindys Recipes and Writings says
I love beef stew. I never tried tapioca in a recipe like this.
Noshing with the Nolands says
The tapioca works really well and is a great gluten free substitute!! Thanks Cindy!!
Sarah says
Beef stew is DELICIOUS, yours looks wonderful
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
It’s getting cold for Vancouver (0 degrees – I know you’re used to way colder temps but it’s pretty darn frosty!) so this stew is the perfect meal right now. I woudn’t have thought to add the tapioca to thicken the sauce. What a great idea!
Nancy @ gottagetbaked says
oops, I meant to say that it’s pretty darn frosty for a wimpy West Coast gal like me. My brain always stops working at the end of the day!
Noshing with the Nolands says
Ya, it is -30 ish here right now with tons of snow. I want out, I am wimpy!! Thanks for coming over Nancy!!
cynthia says
Just had this stew for supper, everyone loved it. Will make again.
Tara Noland says
Thanks so much Cynthia, we have made that so many times an we all love it too!!