The Southern winter weather in our area is weird. One day it’s 70 degrees and sunny. The next day it’s 30 degrees and spitting snow flurries. It’s on those 30 degree days when I crave soup. If I can make a pot in my slow cooker so I don’t have to spend the evening bent over a stove it’s even better. While I was browsing through my recipe collection, I came across this Slow Cooker Beefy Beer Stew Recipe I created in 2012.
I enjoy using my slow-cooker for a variety of reasons. It’s versatile. I can use it to cook everything from appetizers to desserts. It’s economical because I can use cheaper cuts of meat due to the long cooking process making these cuts soft and tender. But, the best reason is that I can come home to a hot meal I don’t have to spend the afternoon cooking. Score!
Slow Cooker Beefy Beer Stew Recipe
It’s a delicious, hearty, stick-to-your-ribs kind of stew loaded with chunks of tender beef and a variety of veggies. And, I’m not the only one who thinks it’s delicious. This recipe won 2nd place when I entered it into the “Crockin’ in America” national recipe contest. Try it for yourself and see if you agree.
Updates:
I updated my original recipe to include a few things I had on hand.
- Instead of using a package of frozen mixed vegetables, I used a package of frozen okra I had cut up and placed in the freezer a few weeks ago.
- I also added some peeled cubed potatoes I needed to use.
I think this made it even better than the original. Feel free to get creative with the stew and use your favorite vegetable blend or even leftover vegetables from the fridge. Tip: Don’t use coated or fried vegetables in this recipe.
Substitutions:
- Replace the beer with 2 cups of beef broth.
- Replace the potatoes and okra with 4 cups of frozen mixed vegetables.
- I used 1 (28-ounce) can and 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil and garlic. You can substitute 3 (14.5-ounce) cans if needed.
- You can also substitute diced Italian-style tomatoes if you prefer.
How to Make The Stew Gluten-Free
- Replace the beer with gluten-free beer.
- Important Note: Be sure to check the seasoning package to make sure you choose a gluten-free brand, if necessary.
How to Make the Stew Dairy Free:
- Omit the cheese or replace it with a dairy-free blend.
- Use vegan margarine to replace the butter. I prefer to use Earth Balance Soy Blend if you are searching for a brand to try.
Printable Recipe:
Slow Cooker Beefy Beer Stew Recipe
A thick, hearty soup with a great flavor. You can substitute whatever veggies you have in the fridge.
Ingredients
3 tablespoons butter
1 1/2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 medium yellow onion, chopped
1 medium russet potato, diced
1 (16-ounce) package unbreaded frozen okra (or replace the okra and potato with 1 (16-ounce) package frozen vegetable blend
1 (28- ounce) can plus 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes with basil and oregano
2 cups beer or beef broth
1 package Beef Stew Mix (found in the seasonings section)
1/2 cup shredded Italian blend cheese, optional
Directions
- Melt butter in a large skillet over medium high heat. Add the beef stew meat, onion, and garlic. Cook, stirring often, until onions are translucent and meat is browned on all sides, about 5 to 7 minutes.
- Transfer beef mixture to the crockpot. Add potatoes, okra, tomatoes, and beer. Stir to mix.
- Add the seasoning packet and stir until blended. Cover and cook on high for 4 hours or on low for 4 hours.
- Garnish with shredded cheese, if desired.
Notes
- You can adapt this recipe to make more soup by using 2 (28-ounce) cans of crushed tomatoes, adding an additional 2 cups beef broth, another potato, another 1/2 to 1 pound of stew meat, and 1 additional package of beef stew mix.
I serve my Beefy Beer stew with a batch of crusty homemade Italian Cheese Beer Bread. This is comfort food at its finest. What is your favorite soup to make in the crockpot? Have you tried our stew? Let us know what you think in the comments.
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One pot meals are so good, and this one sounds BUENISIMO!! Appreciate the way you change up the ingredients, like people in real life do. Gracias for the recipe.
This looks so delicious. This one definitely is a recipe to slow cook.
I need to plan ahead and get my slow cooker going. I think I need to start prepping the night before and just turning it on in the morning.
Slow cooker recipes are the best. We also love slow cooker recipes, though we are vegetarians we do sook similar recipes with lots of veggies.
You inspired me to make a similar dish today, thank you. I love the sight of an okra in there.
I love Fall and Stew I just wish my son and husband would eat it with me. Although since they will not I may still make some and Freeze it to have this Winter.
Been checking out some other recipes that I can try and glad I was able to stumble on this website. Now I have another one to make. I hope my family who would visit this weekend will love this.
Oh man I love a good slow cooker stew and the one looks super amazing! I need to try this soon!
This is perfect for these chilly days that we have been having. Plus, the days that are coming, we will definitely need the comfort.
I haven’t cooked with okra, but this sounds like a great way to use it. This would be a perfect fall and winter recipe. I’ll have to give it a try – it sounds so nice and hearty!
The slow cooker is fantastic for stews! It makes comfort foods even easier. Beefy Beer Stew sounds delicious!
This recipe is perfect for fall. I love a good savory stew to enjoy on a cold fall day. Looking forward to giving this recipe a try.
This sounds incredible! I love to make things like this when it starts to get chilly out. I’ll add this to my list. I just love beef stew.
This is so perfect especially nowadays its been raining a lot in our area. I always makes chili on my slow cooker and I will definitely will add this beef stew recipe on my list of menu,
This does look like the kind of soup anyone could be comforted by. I have to get a slow cooker to make a great dish like this.
Oh my gosh I am totally doing this with my slow cooker tonight. I was just trying to figure out what I’m going to eat for dinner tonight. This is perfect.
I’ve been craving soups and stews lately as well. I made chili and vegetable soup this past weekend. I need to add your stew to my recipe collection. I love that it’s made in the slow cooker.
Pinned! I want to make this for my family. Such a beautiful fall dish. I have the perfect bowls for it too! 🙂
This stew sounds so delicious. Very hearty meal.
Make some homemade rolls or bread and all set