Crock Pot Beef and Rice Stew

As an Amazon Associate and member of other affiliate programs we earn a small commission from qualifying purchases through our affiliate link. For more information read our Entire Affiliate Disclosure.

Crock Pot Beef and Rice Stew uses fresh produce with a few few extras, a pound of stew meat and a bit of rice. Viola an easy dinner for a busy day. And SO healthy! Low-​Fat, Low-​Sugar, Dairy-​Free, Gluten-​Free

Crock pot beef and rice stew is an easy dish to make. The stew is filled with carrots, parsnips, zucchini, celery, yellow onion, peppers, tomatoes, garlic, and potatoes. This soup is full of fiber with filling beef stew meat for protein. Add some rice in for filling carbs.

This soup is a very budget friendly and adjustable recipe. Adjust the soup as needed to fit dietary needs and taste preferences.

Can you put rice in a slow cooker?

Rice can be added into a slow cooker during the last hour or two of cooking time. There should be adequate liquid in the crockpot to cook the rice. Add one cup of liquid (either water or broth) into the crockpot when adding in rice.

To cook rice in a slow cooker by itself use a 2:1 water to rice ratio. Spray the slow cooker down with a non stick cooking spray. Set the slow cooker on high and cook rice for 2 hours until light and fluffy.

Can you put raw beef in a slow cooker?

Raw beef can go in a slow cooker. Raw beef will cook completely in a slow cooker just like browned or seared beef. However, most recipes call for browning the beef to enhance the flavor. Browning meat helps produce rich flavors and aromas. Meat that is cooked without being browned first can taste less flavorful. To produce the tastiest and most flavorful dishes, make sure you take the extra time to brown the meat first.

What can I add to beef stew to increase the flavor?

Beef stew can be made a number of different ways. Flavorful beef stew is a filling and delicious dinner option. Here are a few different ingredients we have found to add into beef stew:

1. Red Wine (make into a reduction sauce)
2. Balsamic Vinegar
3. Bay Leaves
4. Tomato Paste
5. Celery Powder
6. Brown Sugar
7. Smoked Paprika
8. Thyme
9. Rosemary
10. Cayanne Pepper
11. Garlic Salt
12. Onion Powder
13. Cracked Black Pepper
14. Salt
15. Montreal Steak Seasoning (add to meat when browning)
16. Beef Buillion Cubes
17. Worcestershire Sauce

Sides to compliment Beef Stew:

Crock pot beef stews are so easy. In fact, stews are way easier, and safer, to make in a crock pot than in the huge, old soup pots I always had bubbling away all day on my stove, when the kids were little.

Big pots on the stove need tending every once in a while or the stew burns on the bottom. Crock pots are designed to be left alone all day, without burning dinner. I really love that!

It’s so easy in my Instant Pot Too!

My instant pot has completely replaced my slow cooker now a days. For this recipe you can cook it just like in the crock pot and use your slow cooker function OR you can cook this dinner under pressure and reduce the cook time considerably.

One lovely thing about the instant pot is the warming function. If you are not ready to eat when your meal is done the instant pot will automatically turn itself on warm and keep it safely warmed until you feel like serving dinner.

I don’t miss my crockpot at all anymore

Here’s How To Put Crock Pot Beef and Rice Stew Together:

• I choose to brown my meat to keep in that excellent beef flavor in the meat itself. Also, I season the meat as it’s browning to add a bit of extra zing to the stew. Actually, I made this stew with Kayti, at her house. So she browned the meat with her spices. Feel free to use your favorites if you don’t have what we are using.
• Chop those veggies! I put a list into the printable about all the veggies we are using. But the possibilities are endless. By Google’s definition a stew is “a dish of meat and vegetables cooked slowly in liquid in a closed dish or pan.” How vague is that? Slow cooker…veg and meat! Well this IS a beef stew. So beef is non-negotiable. However….
• You might choose beef… and rutabagas or turnips (which my mom always used), or any vegetables you find handy.  Let me know your favorite stew veggies in the comments below!
• Put it all in the crock pot: Place the browned beef in the crock pot and layer the veggies(chopped small) over the top. Pour the liquids in last. Let it cook on high for three hours.
  

• In the last hour, add a cup of rice and cook till the rice is tender. Serve it up! NOTE: The rice has to actually cook so you need to boil it five minutes either in your crock pot or on the stove. Especially true of the brown and wild rice varieties.

The rice really builds this stew into a complete meal in a cup or bowl.

This filling stew doesn’t need a lot with it.  This is an easy meal for dinner. It’s perfect for intense work days. This stew thickens up and makes really good leftovers. Lunch for the next day just needs a zap in the microwave.!

An easy delicious dinner. It’s a meal in one pot! If you feel like working a little for an excellent homemade dinner roll, try this one! Otherwise pick up your favorite artisan bread to soak up those lovely juices.

Pin it: