This easy Beef Stew with Onion Soup Mix is super simple—just place six ingredients into the crockpot and cook! It’s a comfort food main dish that the whole family will love. Show
 Crockpot Beef Stew with Onion Soup Mix tastes like you’ve been cooking it all day. And you have, but it’s the crockpot that has done all the work! Crockpot meals are lifesavers on busy evenings, so I often turn to them on Monday nights, especially. Crockpot Pork Chops and Crockpot Pot Roast with Gravy are favorites at our house, and this stew recipe has become another favorite. You just need six ingredients for this recipe, and the best part is the easy preparation: dump everything into the crockpot and let it cook. The recipe uses cream of mushroom soup and onion soup mix to create a delicious sauce for the beef and mushrooms. It’s perfect for serving over rice, mashed potatoes, or buttered noodles. This post contains affiliate links. Affiliate links support Gift of Hospitality at no additional cost to you. I receive a commission if you choose to make a purchase through these links. Jump to:
Secrets to the BEST beef stew with onion soup mixThere are not one, not two, but THREE secret ingredients in this recipe: onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, and ginger ale. The three combine to make a seriously flavorful sauce for the beef. The ginger ale may seem like a surprising addition, but it adds the perfect amount of flavor without being sweet or tasting like ginger. It’s similar to adding red wine to a beef stew recipe—it adds acidity to complement the richness of the beef. No one will ever guess that the stew contains ginger ale! Beef stew ingredients
How to make beef stew with onion soup mix in the crockpotStart by cutting the beef into cubes, if necessary. If you purchase beef stew meat, you can skip this step. If you purchase chuck roast (like I did), slice the beef into one-inch cubes. Next, whisk together the onion soup mix, cream of mushroom soup, ginger ale, and salt in a crockpot. Add the beef and mushrooms, and stir to combine. Also, if you don’t like mushrooms, you can substitute 1 cup of baby carrots instead. Cook for 3–4 hours on high, or 6–7 hours on low. The stew is done when the meat shreds easily with a fork and is very tender. Garnish the stew with chopped parsley, and serve. I like serving it over rice, but buttered noodles or mashed potatoes would be good, too. Add fresh chopped parsley to the top, if you’d like! Beef Stew with Onion Soup Mix: Frequently Asked QuestionsWhat can I use in place of the mushrooms? Instead of mushrooms, substitute 1 cup of baby carrots or whole carrots cut into 1-inch pieces. You can also substitute 1 can of sliced mushrooms in place of the fresh mushrooms. Can I add potatoes? You can add 1 pound of potatoes, such as Yukon Gold, russet, or red potatoes. Cut them into 1–1.5 inch pieces before adding to the stew along with the meat. What can I use in place of the ginger ale? Replace the ginger ale with an equal amount of red wine. Make it aheadThis beef stew recipe can be easily made ahead and reheated. To do so, make the stew according to recipe instructions, and let it cool. Place the stew in a covered dish in the refrigerator, where it’ll keep for up to four days. To reheat, place the beef stew in the microwave or a saucepan over medium heat. Cook until heated through. How to freeze beef stewTo freeze beef stew, place it in a freezer-safe container (such as a glass storage container, or a large freezer bag). Freeze the stew for up to 2 months. Defrost the stew in the refrigerator overnight. Then, microwave it or warm it in a saucepan until heated through. Serving suggestionsI like serving the Beef Stew with Onion Soup Mix over rice or buttered noodles. You could also serve it with mashed potatoes, or even on its own. If you’d like to add potatoes and/or carrots, add the following along with the beef and cook as directed:
I like serving a leafy green salad on the side to complement the richness of the stew. This Church Lady Salad is a favorite of mine—the poppyseed dressing is SO good! Have you tried this recipe? Please leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ rating and/or comment below! 📖 RecipeThis easy recipe for beef stew with onion soup mix has only six ingredients. Just place everything into the crockpot and cook! Prep Time 10 mins Cook Time 4 hrs Total Time 4 hrs 10 mins Course Entree Cuisine American Servings 6 Calories 344 kcal
I prefer using chuck roast or chuck steak (at least 1 inch thick) for this recipe. Beef stew meat can also be used, but I find that chuck roast gets the most tender. Add 1 lb of potatoes (red, russet, or Yukon Gold, cut into 1 inch pieces) and/or 1 cup of baby carrots if you’d like! Don’t have ginger ale? Substitute 1 cup of red wine. One can of sliced mushrooms can be substituted for the fresh mushrooms. Calories: 344kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 33gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 1305mgPotassium: 733mgFiber: 1gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 21IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg Follow me at @giftofhospitality and let me know how you liked it!
What can I add to beef stew for flavor?Try adding soy sauce or Worcestershire for extra savory (or umami) flavor, a touch of honey or brown sugar for sweetness, lemon zest or vinegar for brightness or chili powder or smoked paprika for spice and depth.
Why do you put vinegar in beef stew?The addition of the vinegar adds subtle acidity that balances well with the soy sauce and the honey giving this otherwise super hearty beef stew a nice lightness to it. Feel free to add sweet potato noodles(glass noodles) or egg noodles to this dish, serve it alongside rice, or as-is.
Can you overcook beef stew in a slow cooker?Can you overcook something in a slow cooker? Slow cookers are specially designed to cook food for long periods of time, but yes, you can still overcook in a slow cooker if something is left on the wrong setting for longer than it's supposed to be.
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Crock pot beef stew recipe with cream of mushroom soup
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