Comments on: Crockpot Beef Stew

By: Christina Rogers

Christina Rogers — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:28:11 +0000

Hi , I like to add lots of potatoes and small halves of corn on the cobb to my stew my kids were always looking for more potatoes and the corn added extra flavor ! Cook on low all day and everyone thinks you slaved over a hor stove all day,the aroma is the best !

By: John A Parker

John A Parker — Sun, 20 Nov 2011 21:04:19 +0000

AFA over cooking the meat… Cooking at a higher than recommended temperature or for hours too long will absolutely make the meat fall apart. I personally don’t mind that at all but if you’re counting on “chunks” of meat, try to stick to the proposed cooking time.

AFA adding the vegetables… Every time you remove a crock pot lid to stir, check or add ingredients it takes about 20 minutes for the cooking conditions (a slight buildup of pressure in the pot from the steam). So, it’s advisable to do so only of necessary.

This said, we started out with just meat, onions, garlic and celery, we added our carrots. potatoes (and yams) about four hours before it being ready to serve, and green beans about an hour before.

By: Melody

Melody — Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:20:02 +0000

1. When cooking Beef Stew in the crock pot, do you stir/combine the veggies and stew meat (after searing) cook so they are mixed, OR do you have to leave the meat on the bottom in order for it to cook?
2. How long do you cook the Beef Stew ON HIGH so that everything is done and tender
Thanks in advance - M

Hi Melody, I don’t usually combine the veggies and stew meat but keep them separate. Sometimes I leave the meat on the bottom but other times I’ve placed the vegetables on the bottom. I think most home cooks prefer the latter but I’m interested in hearing what they have to say.

How long you cook a beef stew on high depends on your crock pot, the thickness of the meat, did it come right out of the refrigerator and into the pot, what else you are cooking. If you are using the right cut of meat, I don’t think you have to worry if you let it cook 4 to 6 hours. You can tell by taking a piece out, checking for tenderness and giving it a taste. - RG

By: Alice Lover

Alice Lover — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:04:47 +0000

Made this on Saturday to serve on Sunday. My son was crazy about it. Had two big bowls full and took some home with him. Definitely a hit. I brought some to work with me for lunch today! Thanks!

By: Jim Fink

Jim Fink — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 13:02:44 +0000

It doesn’t help that I’m looking this up while starving! The beef looks delicious!