With autumn just around the corner, it's time to dust off your slow cooker and simmer up some satisfying, tasty stews. While it's common knowledge that slow cookers save time and energy, what makes them even more terrific is that you don't need to sacrifice flavor in the process. That's especially true with stews, which tend to just get more delicious as you let them slowly simmer.
These slow-cooker stews are ideal for when the weather begins to turn chilly. They're hearty and robust, a leveled-up version of soups that, while often tasty, don't tend to be as deeply satisfying. Here are some quick, easy and delectable stew recipes to make in your slow cooker to stave off the cold weather.
Advertisement
How to make slow cooker Shipwreck Stew
The name may sound daunting, but don't be intimidated. Shipwreck Stew is basically a Tex-Mex style chili with a little extra tomato soup to give you that rich stew consistency. It has a little kick of heat amid all the other potent flavors. Get the recipe here.
The name may sound daunting, but don't be intimidated. Shipwreck Stew is basically a Tex-Mex style chili with a little extra tomato soup to give you that rich stew consistency. It has a little kick of heat amid all the other potent flavors. Get the recipe here.
Slow cooker Irish stew
One thing's for sure — the fact that cooking the beef in this Irish stew in your slow cooker for hours will pretty much guarantee tenderness. Besides the hearty cuts of beef, this dish calls for big chunks of potato and carrots too. That's how you turn a stew into a filling meal. Get the recipe here.
One thing's for sure — the fact that cooking the beef in this Irish stew in your slow cooker for hours will pretty much guarantee tenderness. Besides the hearty cuts of beef, this dish calls for big chunks of potato and carrots too. That's how you turn a stew into a filling meal. Get the recipe here.
Slow cooker black bean and beef stew
Beef and beans are staples of many stews. Here they combine to create a filling dish that's ideal for a chilly evening. It has a long cooking time, but since you're throwing it in a slow cooker, that won't be a problem. You go about your business, and in the end you get a satisfying meal. Get the recipe here.
Beef and beans are staples of many stews. Here they combine to create a filling dish that's ideal for a chilly evening. It has a long cooking time, but since you're throwing it in a slow cooker, that won't be a problem. You go about your business, and in the end you get a satisfying meal. Get the recipe here.
How to make creamy meatball orzo stew
A creamy stew? You'd better believe it. The broth is a mix of creaminess and the kick of garlic that pairs beautifully with your meatballs. Add a little Parmesan cheese on top when you're done, and you have a stew with all the flavors of Italy. Get the recipe here.
A creamy stew? You'd better believe it. The broth is a mix of creaminess and the kick of garlic that pairs beautifully with your meatballs. Add a little Parmesan cheese on top when you're done, and you have a stew with all the flavors of Italy. Get the recipe here.
Autumn carrot chicken stew
This recipe has "autumn" right in the name, so clearly this treat is made for the fall. We all know how much the flavor and texture of carrots change when properly cooked. A slow cooker guarantees that happens for you. Get the tutorial here.
This recipe has "autumn" right in the name, so clearly this treat is made for the fall. We all know how much the flavor and texture of carrots change when properly cooked. A slow cooker guarantees that happens for you. Get the tutorial here.
How to make slow cooker Brunswick stew
The name Brunswick stew doesn't really tell you what's in the dish, but with one look you can tell it has a lot going for it. This stew is made with chicken and pulled pork, and loaded with vegetables like corn, lima beans and okra. Blend all these flavors together, and you get a flavorful dish you may want to put in your regular meal rotation after trying it. Get the recipe here.
The name Brunswick stew doesn't really tell you what's in the dish, but with one look you can tell it has a lot going for it. This stew is made with chicken and pulled pork, and loaded with vegetables like corn, lima beans and okra. Blend all these flavors together, and you get a flavorful dish you may want to put in your regular meal rotation after trying it. Get the recipe here.
Beef barley stew
Barley isn't a regular staple in most American kitchens, but you'll want to try it in this stew. The recipe recommends pearl barley over the hulled variety to ensure that it cooks fully in the slow cooker. For the beef, it suggests chuck or bottom round roast to get the most tenderness possible. Get the tutorial here.
Barley isn't a regular staple in most American kitchens, but you'll want to try it in this stew. The recipe recommends pearl barley over the hulled variety to ensure that it cooks fully in the slow cooker. For the beef, it suggests chuck or bottom round roast to get the most tenderness possible. Get the tutorial here.
Sausage and bean stew
Take a look at that beautiful dish. This one has a real kick to it. The sausage is Cajun, and Cajun seasoning is also included for ever more spice. That hit of heat combined with the hearty combination of beans in this stew should give you everything you want from a winter's meal. Get the tutorial here.
Take a look at that beautiful dish. This one has a real kick to it. The sausage is Cajun, and Cajun seasoning is also included for ever more spice. That hit of heat combined with the hearty combination of beans in this stew should give you everything you want from a winter's meal. Get the tutorial here.
Advertisement
