30 Beef Stew Crockpot Recipes That Will Keep You Cozy All Year Long!

September 3, 2024
Written by Kristy J. Norton

Beef stew is a family favorite and using a crockpot means that there is very little effort in making your dinner. Well, there is even better news for you – there are a lot of beef stew crockpot recipes for you to select from! It doesn’t matter if you want a classic dish, want to taste an international version, or want to go all out, there is a recipe for you! 

beef stew crockpot recipes

1. Simple Beef Stew 

If you are all about keeping things as simple as possible, you are going to love this beef stew. While it is minimalistic, it is still incredibly flavorful and tasty! The beef is seared and then simmered in tomato paste and broth along with celery, herbs, carrots, and peas.

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Simple Beef Stew

2. Classic Beef Stew Recipe 

If you are craving a rich, traditional beef stew, then this is a good recipe to check out! Beef, potatoes, carrots, aromatics, broth, vegetable juice, and spices are all slow cooked together until the meat and veggies are tender and the gravy is super savory! 

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Classic Beef Stew Recipe

3. Beef Stew with Red Wine 

This recipe includes some red wine into the mix – it is a great way to add rich and complex flavors to the gravy. The beef and veggies are also flavored by herbs, spices, broth, and aromatics that work so beautifully together! 

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Beef Stew with Red Wine

4. Beef Mushroom Stew

The mushrooms not only add a beautiful earthy flavor to the stew, but they also make this dish even heartier! The beef, carrots, and sauteed mushrooms are cooked up in broth, wine, and herbs. The balsamic vinegar adds a little bit of tang to balance the flavors! 

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Beef Mushroom Stew

5. Beef and Barley Stew 

It doesn’t get any easier than this yummy stew! The beef, barley, veggies, and seasonings are all added to the crockpot and once. The ingredients are then simmered until the beef and veggies are tender and the barley is cooked through! 

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Beef and Barley Stew

6. Beef Italian Stew 

This Italian inspired beef stew is super flavorful and a great option when you want something a little different. The beef, vegetables, and cannellini beans are cooked in a tomato and red wine broth that is spiked with herbs and aromatics. Just delicious! 

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Beef Italian Stew

7. Chinese Ginger Beef Stew 

This beef stew is warming, sweet, and with a little bit of tang to it! The beef is sauteed and added to the crockpot along with the veggies, stock, oyster sauce, and slices of ginger. All of this is simmered together until the beef is tender. Then, the gravy is thickened and ready to serve! 

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Chinese Ginger Beef Stew 

8. Mexican Beef Stew 

This Mexican beef stew has a very interesting secret ingredient to it – dark chocolate! This may sound a bit odd but the chocolate just deepens the flavor and adds a richness to the stew. It is also the perfect companion for the tanginess of the tomatoes and spiciness of the chili!

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Mexican Beef Stew

9. Hoisin Beef Stew

There are so many amazing flavors all working in harmony in this recipe! The key to getting this stew to taste really good, though, is to marinate the beef and veggies in the hoisin sauce, hot sauce, broth, and aromatics overnight. Then, pour all of this into a slow cooker and simmer until nice and tender. 

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Hoisin Beef Stew

10. Persian Herb and Beef Stew 

This is a great recipe to experiment with! It has a lot of the familiar flavors that you are used to in beef stew but also adds interesting ingredients that spice the stew up! The beef is cooked in garlic, turmeric, broth, tomatoes, and lemon juice and zest. After this is cooked for a while, you add beans, spinach, and herbs to the slow cooker for additional flavor and texture! Serve with feta and mint!

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Persian Herb and Beef Stew 

11. Slow Cooker Greek Beef Stew 

This is an incredibly rich and tasty stew! Here, the beef and veggies are simmered in a red wine and tomato sauce broth that tenderizes the meat and adds a little zing to it. The stew is also flavored with cinnamon, bay leaves, and cloves for a spicier taste! 

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Slow Cooker Greek Beef Stew

12. Irish Beef and Guinness Stew 

As you might have guessed from the name, the secret ingredient in this stew is beer! It adds a lovely dark and complex flavor to the dish! The stew also gets its flavor from the fact that the beef, broth, and tomato sauce are cooked together before added to the slow cooker along with the veggies, aromatics, and beer. 

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Irish Beef and Guinness Stew

13. Beef Marsala Stew 

Including marsala wine in this recipe is a great way to add depth to the stew! The beef and veggies are simmered in the marsala wine, broth, aromatics, herbs, and more. The final result is a savory and complex stew that is still super comforting! 

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Beef Marsala Stew

14. Moroccan Beef Stew 

If you want a ton of flavor in your beef stew, you have got to give this recipe a try! Spices like turmeric, cumin, cinnamon, and ginger really take this stew to another level! The beef and veggies are simmered in the spices and the tomato broth until perfectly tender! 

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Moroccan Beef Stew

15. Cuban Beef Stew 

Known as ropa vieja, this stew is simple but so tasty – you have got to try it! Sauteed beef and peppers are added to a slow cooker along with aromatics, herbs, spices, and crushed tomatoes. Once the beef is tender, shred the meat, return to the stew, and then serve! 

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Cuban Beef Stew

16. Hungarian Goulash 

This Hungarian beef stew is a recipe that you need to test out because it is so warm and comforting. The star of the show here is the Hungarian sweet paprika that really brightens everything up. The beef and veggies are slow cooked in paprika, brown sugar, broth, and tomato paste. Delicious! 

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Hungarian Goulash

17. Beef Bourguignon 

This French style beef stew is great for when you are on the lookout for a rich stew! The flavors of this stew come from the red wine, tomatoes, aromatics, and herbs. When the beef and veggies are slow cooked in this broth, the result is a truly warming stew! 

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Beef Bourguignon

18. Chipotle Beef Stew 

The chipotle chiles as well as the adobo sauce definitely helps to take this stew to another level by adding a spicy and smoky flavor. However, it isn’t the only great ingredient here! In this stew, the beef is simmered in Mexican beer, green chiles, lime juice, and so much more. You really have to experience the flavors for yourself! 

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Chipotle Beef Stew

19. Cider Beef Stew 

This is such a great stew for the fall – the sweetness from the apple cider and apples really gives the stew a cozy feeling! The veggies and the apples are placed at the bottom of the slow cooker and the beef is added on top. Apple cider is poured over everything and the beef is cooked until tender! 

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Cider Beef Stew

20. Maple Beef Stew 

The maple syrup in this stew adds more than just sweetness; it also adds a lovely depth of flavor! The beef is added to the slow cooker along with the veggies, aromatics, tomatoes, maple syrup, and onion soup mix! Simmer until all the flavors are combined and the beef is tender! 

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Maple Beef Stew

21. Honey Balsamic Beef Stew 

This may seem like a bit of an unusual combination for a beef stew but it really hits the spot! The honey adds a sweet and warming flavor while the balsamic vinegar adds some tang and brightens up the stew quite well. This is the kind of stew that works all year round! 

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Honey Balsamic Beef Stew

22. Slow Cooker Beef and Dumplings 

Want to take the coziness factor up even further? Well, then add dumplings into the mix! Browned beef and veggies are simmered in a herbed savory broth. When the stew is nearly done, drop in spoonfuls of dumplings made from Italian seasoning, flour, milk, and butter. Then, cook until the dumplings are done! 

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Slow Cooker Beef and Dumplings 

23. Argentina Style Beef Stew 

There is so much to love about this delicious stew! First off, it contains bacon and the beef is fried in bacon fat before being added to the slow cooker. It is joined by butternut squash, other veggies, aromatics, and herbs. When all of this goodness has simmered together, the stew is topped off with cooked bacon. 

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Argentina Style Beef Stew

24. Lentil Beef Stew 

Creamy, tasty, healthy – this stew ticks all the boxes! The lentils and beef are cooked in tomatoes, broth, herbs, spices, and all of that good stuff until the ingredients are tender and those flavors have come together beautifully in the stew! 

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Lentil Beef Stew

25. Beef and Pinto Bean Stew

Looking for a hearty and filling stew, well this recipe will do the trick! Not only does the stew contain beef and beans, it is also cooked with corn and other veggies. This stew is also delicious as all the ingredients are simmered in broth, tomatoes, and smoky seasonings! 

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Beef and Pinto Bean Stew

26. Beef Noodle Stew 

This is an easy beef stew that has everything you could ask for! The beef is slow cooked in tomatoes, herbs, aromatics, and broth until it is perfectly tender. Then, you add in cooked egg noodles and simmer for a little while longer until all the flavors are absorbed. 

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Beef Noodle Stew

27. Beef Quinoa Stew 

The quinoa makes the stew even more filling and healthy! Here, the beef and veggies are simmered in herbs, aromatics, and tomatoes. Once the beef has been stewing for a few hours, cook the quinoa. Add it into the stew shortly before the stew is done and stir well!

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Beef Quinoa Stew

28. Thai Beef Stew

This is unlike any beef stew you have had before and is sure to knock your socks off! The beef and veggies are simmered in fragrant curry paste, fish sauce, lime juice, and coconut milk. The result is a super flavorful and creamy stew! 

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Thai Beef Stew

29. Korean Beef Stew 

Sweet, savory, and slightly tangy, this is a beef stew that is cozy but still has a lot of amazing flavors! The beef and veggies are cooked in tomato juice, soy sauce, sugar, and spices until it is tender and ready to be served over rice. 

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Korean Beef Stew

30. Chili Beef Stew 

This recipe is the perfect combination of beef chili and beef stew! The beef is slow cooked in broth, tomatoes with green chiles, along with ketchup and chili powder. Once nice and tender, serve the chili stew with cheddar cheese on top! 

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Chili Beef Stew

If you are looking for easy beef stew recipes that also pack quite the flavor punch, then you are in luck! These recipes prove that there is just so much choice for you. All you have to do is to try each dish out and see which one is your favorite! 

By Kristy J. Norton
I'm Kristy – a chef and connoisseur of all things BBQ! You can find me either in my kitchen (or someone else's) or at a big outdoor barbecue surrounded by friends and family. In both my professional and personal life I’ve picked up more than a few tips and tricks for turning out delicious food. I consider it a privilege to share it with others!
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