31 of Our Favorite Slow-Cooker Stew Recipes

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31 of Our Favorite Slow-Cooker Stew Recipes2/31 Weeknight Goulash 7 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Weeknight Goulash Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 8 hours 55 min Servings 2 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: With this recipe, you can put in a full day’s work, run some errands and still get dinner on the table in hardly any time. Make it extra-special by serving the meat sauce over spaetzle. —Cyndy Gerken, Naples, Florida Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 478 calories, 23g fat (7g saturated fat), 141mg cholesterol, 1005mg sodium, 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 1g fiber), 45g protein.

Don’t tell anyone!

3/31 Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Stew 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Creamy Chicken & Broccoli Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Shh! Don’t tell anyone! This recipe is so simple, but you’d never know it. My husband, who normally doesn’t like chicken, asks for this dish regularly. —Mary Watkins, Little Elm, Texas Nutrition Facts: 2/3 cup chicken mixture with 1/2 cup potatoes: 572 calories, 36g fat (14g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 1126mg sodium, 28g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 29g protein.

One whiff and my family heads to the kitchen to see if it’s ready

4/31 5/31 Chicken Stew with Gnocchi 15 Reviews Contest Winner Test Kitchen Approved Chicken Stew with Gnocchi Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 55 min Servings 8 servings (3 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: My chicken stew makes the house smell wonderful as it gently bubbles in the slow cooker. One whiff and my family heads to the kitchen to see if it’s ready. —Marge Drake, Juniata, Nebraska Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 405 calories, 11g fat (3g saturated fat), 92mg cholesterol, 922mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 5g fiber), 29g protein. 6/31 Pork

I moved it to the slow cooker so it can simmer away on its own

and Hominy Stew 2 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 30 min Servings 8 servings (about 2-3/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This pork hominy stew, also known as pozole, is a delicious southwestern delicacy. I moved it to the slow cooker so it can simmer away on its own. The rich, brothy soup is delicious, much like a tamale in a bowl. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas Nutrition Facts: 1-1/3 cups: 257 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1005mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 4g fiber), 22g protein. 7/31 Beer-Braised Stew

And they’ll never guess the secret ingredient is beer!

10 Reviews Beer-Braised Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: Guests will take one bite of this savory stew and immediately know something is different. And they’ll never guess the secret ingredient is beer! Serve this with a loaf of freshly baked bread and everyone will be happy. —Geri Faustich, Appleton, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1/2 cup (calculated without noodles): 258 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 340mg sodium, 8g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 1g fiber), 24g protein. 8/31 Southwest Turkey Stew 5 Reviews

My husband and our young children think this diet-friendly stew is a hit

Test Kitchen Approved Southwest Turkey Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 15 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I prefer main dishes that let me stay on my diet but still eat what the rest of the family eats. My husband and our young children think this diet-friendly stew is a hit. —Stephanie Wilson, Helix, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1-1/4 cups: 238 calories, 4g fat (1g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 837mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 5g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1/2 starch. 9/31 Slow-Cooked

10/31 Squash & Chicken Stew 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Squash &

Meatball Stew 27 Reviews Slow-Cooked Meatball Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 9 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I came up with this hearty meal-in-one as another way to use frozen meatballs. It’s quick to put together in the morning and ready when my husband gets home in the evening. —Iris Schultz, Miamisburg, Ohio Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 291 calories, 8g fat (3g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1400mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 4g fiber), 14g protein. 10/31 Squash & Chicken Stew 13 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Squash &

Chicken Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 15 min Servings 5 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: We created a satisfying stew that’s nutritious, loaded with flavor and family-friendly. Slowly simmer chicken thighs with stewed tomatoes, butternut squash, green peppers and onion for meal-in-one convenience. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 384 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 121mg cholesterol, 867mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 7g fiber), 37g protein. 11/31 Creamy Bratwurst Stew 26 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Taste of Home Total Time 7 hours 50 min

I adapted a baked stew recipe that appeared in a newspaper

Servings 8 servings (2 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: A rich sauce coats this hearty combination of potatoes, carrots and bratwurst chunks. I adapted a baked stew recipe that appeared in a newspaper. This is so comforting on cold winter evenings. —Susan Holmes, Germantown, Wisconsin Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 544 calories, 39g fat (15g saturated fat), 114mg cholesterol, 1367mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein. 12/31 Caribbean Chicken Stew 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Total Time 6 hours 25 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I lived with a

family from the West Indies for a while and enjoyed watching them cook

family from the West Indies for a while and enjoyed watching them cook. I lightened up this Caribbean chicken stew by leaving out the oil and sugar, removing the skin from the chicken and using chicken sausage. It’s just as good. —Joanne Iovino, Kings Park, New York Nutrition Facts: 1 serving: 309 calories, 14g fat (4g saturated fat), 131mg cholesterol, 666mg sodium, 9g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 1g fiber), 35g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 5 lean meat, 1/2 starch. 13/31 Zippy Bean Stew 4 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Zippy Bean Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 10

min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator:

min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This bean stew is a staple for my co-workers and me once the weather turns cool. Although this is a low-fat dish, it definitely doesn’t taste like it! —Debbie Matthews, Bluefield, West Virginia Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 208 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 816mg sodium, 42g carbohydrate (6g sugars, 10g fiber), 11g protein. 14/31 Teriyaki Beef Stew 5 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Teriyaki Beef Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 50 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe

I spotted the ginger beer in the fridge, and rest was history

Creator: As they say, necessity is the mother of invention” I created this recipe because I had a package of stew meat I needed to use. I spotted the ginger beer in the fridge, and rest was history. This stew has a delicious sweet-tangy flavor. It’s nice to have a different way to serve an inexpensive meal. —Leslie Simms, Sherman Oaks, California Nutrition Facts: 1 cup: 310 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 528mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 2g fiber), 33g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 starch. 15/31 Southwestern Pork and Squash Soup 10 Reviews

My husband and sons loved it, and the leftovers were even better the next day!

Test Kitchen Approved Southwestern Pork and Squash Soup Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 4 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings (2-1/4 quarts) Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I adapted a pork and squash stew recipe, using tomatoes and southwestern-style seasonings. My husband and sons loved it, and the leftovers were even better the next day! Try it with fresh corn muffins. —Molly Newman, Portland, Oregon Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 220 calories, 5g fat (1g saturated fat), 42mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 7g fiber), 19g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 vegetable, 2 lean meat,

16/31 Southwestern Chicken & Lima Bean

1/2 fat. 16/31 Southwestern Chicken & Lima Bean Stew 18 Reviews Test Kitchen Approved Southwestern Chicken & Lima Bean Stew Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 6 hours 20 min Servings 6 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: I love to have my daughter, son-in-law and grandchildren over for this supper. They make me so happy with their compliments or just by going to fill up their bowls again. It’s a good-for-you hit. —Pam Corder, Monroe, Louisiana Nutrition Facts: 1-1/2 cups: 312 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 58mg cholesterol, 614mg sodium, 39g carbohydrate (9g sugars,

8g fiber), 24g protein

8g fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 2 starch, 1 vegetable. 17/31 Beef Daube Provencal 1 Review Test Kitchen Approved Beef Daube Provencal Recipe photo by Taste of Home Total Time 5 hours 30 min Servings 8 servings Go to Recipe From the Recipe Creator: This dish is perfect on cold winter days, especially after we have been out cutting wood or white-tail hunting. If you are lucky enough to have venison, try it here for melt-in-your-mouth goodness. —Brenda Ryan, Marshall, Missouri Nutrition Facts: 1 cup beef mixture: 237 calories, 12g fat (4g saturated fat), 74mg cholesterol, 651mg

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