Ranch-Seasoned Beef Stew with a Creamy Twist

🥘 Slow Cooker Creamy Ranch Beef Stew 🥕🥩

A hearty, creamy, and flavorful beef stew that practically cooks itself in the slow cooker! Perfect for busy days when you want comfort food waiting for you at dinner time.

✨ Ingredients:

🥩 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes

🧅 1 large onion, chopped

🥕 2 carrots, peeled & chopped

🌿 2 celery stalks, chopped

🫒 1 tbsp olive oil

🌾 1 packet (1 oz) ranch seasoning mix

🍄 1 can (10.75 oz) condensed cream of mushroom soup

🥣 1 cup beef broth

🥛 1 cup milk

🌱 1 tsp dried thyme

🧂 1/2 tsp salt

⚫ 1/4 tsp black pepper

🌾 2 tbsp all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)

🌿 Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. 🔥 Brown the beef – In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high. Brown beef cubes on all sides (8-10 mins).

2. 🥕 Sauté veggies – Add onion, carrots, and celery to the skillet. Cook until softened (5-7 mins).

3. 🍲 Combine in slow cooker – Transfer beef & veggies. Stir in ranch mix, cream of mushroom soup, broth, milk, thyme, salt, and pepper.

👉 If thickening: whisk flour into 1/4 cup milk first, then add.

4. 🕰️ Cook – Cover & cook on low 6-8 hrs or high 3-4 hrs until beef is fork-tender.

5. 🌿 Serve – Garnish with parsley & enjoy with crusty bread or mashed potatoes!

💡 Pro Tip: For deeper flavor, use bone-in beef stew meat.

⏱️ Prep Time: 20 mins

⏱️ Cook Time: 6-8 hrs (low) / 3-4 hrs (high)

🍽️ Servings: 6-8

🔥 Calories: ~350-400 per serving