Dump and Go Stew Recipes
Stews are hearty, comforting meals that only get better the longer they cook. With a slow cooker, you can effortlessly throw together your ingredients and let the flavors meld to perfection. Here are some easy dump-and-go stew recipes to add to your dinner rotation.
➡ Beef Stew Recipe
Ingredients:
2 lbs beef stew meat
4 cups beef broth
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
3 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups frozen peas
1 tsp thyme
1 tsp rosemary
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Add the beef stew meat, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic to the slow cooker.
2. Stir in the thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
3. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours.
4. About 30 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas.
5. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before serving.
➡ Chicken and Dumpling Stew Recipe
Ingredients:
2 lbs chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
4 cups chicken broth
2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
1 onion, chopped
1 can (10 oz) cream of chicken soup
1 can (16 oz) refrigerated biscuit dough
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Place the chicken breasts, chicken broth, mixed vegetables, onion, cream of chicken soup, garlic powder, thyme, salt, and pepper in the slow cooker.
2. Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours.
3. About 30 minutes before serving, tear the biscuit dough into small pieces and drop them into the stew.
4. Let the dough cook and expand into dumplings while the stew simmers.
5. Shred the chicken with two forks before serving.
➡ Pork and Apple Stew Recipe
Ingredients:
2 lbs pork stew meat
4 cups chicken broth
2 apples, peeled, cored, and sliced
1 onion, chopped
3 carrots, chopped
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp ginger
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Add the pork stew meat, chicken broth, apples, onion, carrots, cinnamon, ginger, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
2. Stir to combine and cover.
3. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the pork is tender and the apples have softened.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning before serving.
➡ Lamb and Potato Stew Recipe
Ingredients:
2 lbs lamb stew meat
4 cups vegetable broth
4 large potatoes, peeled and diced
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 tsp rosemary
1 tsp thyme
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Place the lamb stew meat, vegetable broth, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, rosemary, thyme, salt, and pepper into the slow cooker.
2. Stir to combine and cover.
3. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, until the lamb is tender and the vegetables are soft.
➡ Vegetarian Stew Recipe
Ingredients:
4 cups vegetable broth
2 cans (15 oz each) diced tomatoes
3 potatoes, peeled and diced
2 carrots, chopped
1 onion, chopped
2 cups chopped zucchini
2 cups frozen peas
1 tsp oregano
1 tsp basil
Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions:
1. Add the vegetable broth, diced tomatoes, potatoes, carrots, onion, zucchini, peas, oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker.
2. Stir to combine and cover.
3. Cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.
4. Taste and adjust the seasoning as needed before serving.
Tips and Swap Ideas
Meat Options: Feel free to swap the meat in any stew recipe for your favorite protein. Beef can be substituted with lamb, pork, or even turkey for a different flavor.
Herb Variations: Use fresh herbs when available, like fresh thyme, rosemary, or parsley. You can also try using dried herbs for a more concentrated flavor.
Vegetable Swap: Experiment with different vegetables based on your preferences or what’s in season—sweet potatoes, parsnips, and butternut squash are great alternatives.
Gravy-Like Texture: If you want a thicker stew, add 2 tbsp of cornstarch mixed with 2 tbsp of water 30 minutes before serving, and stir well.
