Crock Pot Bean Stew Recipes

SLOW COOKER BEAN AND BARLEY STEW

Steps:

• Combine the broth, bean mix, salt, pepper, celery, carrots, garlic, onions, bay leaf, thyme and 2 cups water in a slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7 hours. Add the barley and, if the broth looks low, another cup of water. Cover and cook on low an additional 1 hour (8 hours total).
• Just before serving, stir in the spinach to wilt. Serve in a big bowl with toasted crusty bread or baguette.

SLOW COOKER SAUSAGE, BEAN AND PASTA STEW

Steps:

• Spread the onions over the bottom of a 6- to 7-quart slow cooker and top with the carrots, garlic, white beans, thyme bundle and sausage links. Mix the diced tomatoes with the broth and 3 cups water and pour over the sausages. Add the Parmesan rind if using.
• Cook on high for 4 to 5 hours or on low for 7 to 8 hours; the beans will be tender and begin to fall apart. Uncover the slow cooker, remove and discard the thyme bundle and Parmesan rind and transfer the sausage links to a cutting board. Stir the pasta into the stew and continue to cook, covered, until the pasta is cooked through, about 20 minutes.
• Turn off the heat. Cut the sausages into bite-size pieces and stir into the stew along with the parsley and vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve with grated Parmesan on the side for sprinkling on top and crusty bread for soaking up the broth.
• Cook's Note: This stew is also a great way to use up leftover cooked pasta. Simply omit the ditalini, reduce the water by 1 cup and stir 1 cup of cooked pasta (cut up if long noodles) into the finished stew along with the sausage pieces.

CROCK POT DARK BEAN STEW

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in crock pot and cook for 6-8 hours.

SLOW-COOKER BEEF STEW

Steps:

• Layer the potatoes, carrots, onion and celery in a 5-qt. slow cooker. Place flour in a large shallow dish. Add stew meat; turn to coat evenly. In a large skillet, brown meat in oil in batches. Place over vegetables., In a large bowl, combine the tomatoes, broth, mustard, salt, pepper, thyme and, if desired, browning sauce. Pour over beef. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, or until the meat and vegetables are tender. If desired, sprinkle with fresh thyme before serving.

SLOW COOKER BEEF STEW I

Steps:

• Place meat in slow cooker. In a small bowl mix together the flour, salt, and pepper; pour over meat, and stir to coat meat with flour mixture. Stir in the garlic, bay leaf, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, onion, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, and celery.
• Cover, and cook on Low setting for 10 to 12 hours, or on High setting for 4 to 6 hours.

SLOW-COOKER MEATBALL-BEAN STEW

Steps:

• In 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker, mix onion, baked beans, tomatoes and meatballs.
• Cover; cook on Low heat setting 6 to 7 hours.
• Stir in zucchini and mixed vegetables. Increase heat setting to High. Cover; cook 20 to 30 minutes longer or until vegetables are tender.

SLOW COOKER HOMEMADE BEANS

Steps:

• Drain soaking liquid from beans, and place them in a Slow Cooker.
• Stir ketchup, water, molasses, onion, mustard, salt, bacon, and brown sugar into the beans until well mixed.
• Cover, and cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours, stirring occasionally if possible, though not necessary.

EASY SLOW-COOKER STEW

Steps:

• In 4- to 5-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except green beans.
• Cover; cook on High heat setting 6 to 7 hours, stirring occasionally, adding green beans during last hour of cook time. Before serving, remove and discard bay leaves.

CROCK POT HEARTY BEAN & VEGETABLE STEW

Steps:

• Rinse beans and then soak overnight in water.
• Drain beans and place in crock pot.
• Add vegetable juice, wine, soy sauce, and apple or pineapple juice.
• Cover with vegetable stock or water; the amount added depends on whether you prefer a soup (more liquid) or a stew (less).
• The juice adds just a tad of sweetness and the soy sauce adds depth and the tang of salt.
• Cook on high for 2 hours.
• Add vegetables, herbs, and spices, and cook for 5 to 6 hours on low until carrots and parsnips are tender.
• When tender, add rice or pasta and cook for one additional hour on low.
• For beans use 3 or 4 kinds, such as black, red kidney, pinto, baby lima, lentil, and green and/or yellow split peas.