Best Moms Lazy Day Stew Recipes

BUSY DAY BEEF STEW

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Here's a classic old-fashioned beef stew that simmers for hours in the slow cooker. I call it my "lazy" stew because it's so easy to make on busy days. Perfect for hearty appetites, it's guaranteed to keep folks coming back for more!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 10h10m

Yield 8-10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1 boneless beef chuck roast (1 to 1-1/2 pounds)
1 envelope onion soup mix
2 teaspoons browning sauce, optional
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon pepper
6 cups water
2 cups cubed peeled potatoes (1/2-inch pieces)
6 to 8 medium carrots, cut into chunks
1 medium onion, chopped
1 cup frozen peas, thawed
1 cup frozen corn, thawed, optional
5 tablespoons cornstarch
6 tablespoons cold water

Steps:

Place roast in a 5-qt. slow cooker; sprinkle with soup mix, browning sauce if desired, salt and pepper. Pour water over meat. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until meat is tender., Remove roast to a cutting board; let stand for 5 minutes. Add vegetables to slow cooker. Cube beef and return to slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 1-1/2 hours or until vegetables are tender. , Combine cornstarch and cold water until smooth; stir into stew. Cover and cook on high for 30-45 minutes or until thickened.

Nutrition Facts :

LAZY DAY STEW

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Make and share this Lazy Day Stew recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Miss Nancy

Categories Stew

Time 3h10m

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

2 lbs beef stew meat
1 (10 ounce) can cream of celery soup
1 (10 ounce) can condensed golden mushroom soup
2 (10 ounce) cans water
1 (1 ounce) package dry onion soup mix
2 cups diced potatoes
1 cup diced carrot

Steps:

Mix all but vegetables in deep casserole.
Bake at 300 degrees for 3 hours.
Add carrots after 1 hour.
Add potatoes after 2 hours.
Add more water if needed.
I have also just put all ingredients into a crock pot on low all day.

LAZY DAY STEW

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This easy to make stew is so rich and delicious. Can be baked or made in a slow cooker.

Provided by Anita Hoffman

Categories Beef

Time 3h15m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 lb beef cubes
2 c carrots, sliced or baby carrots
2 c potatoes, cut into chunks
2 medium onions, chopped
1 c celery, chopped
1-1/2 c green beans or 1 (10 ounces) pkge. lima beans
2 tsp quick cooking tapioca
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp pepper
1 can(s) (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 c water
1 Tbsp brown sugar

Steps:

1. Place beef cubes in a single layer in a 2-1/2 quart casserole or roast pan. Add vegetables. Sprinkle tapioca, salt and pepper over top. Pour tomato sauce mixed with water over vegetables and seasonings. Crumble brown sugar over all.
2. Cover tightly and bake at 325 degrees for 3 hours.
3. SLOW COOKER: Place beef in bottom of slow cooker. Add vegetables. Sprinkle tapioca, salt and pepper over ingredients. Mix tomato sauce and water. Pour over top. Sprinkle brown sugar over all. Cover. Cook on low 8 hours.

LAZY DAY CAKE

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"The rich frosting really makes this delicious cake," writes Lillian Marcotte of Woodstock, Vermont. "I frequently rely on this recipe when I want something good in a hurry." It's sweetly priced at just 20 cents a square.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 9 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

1/4 cup butter, softened
2/3 cup sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup 2% milk
TOPPING:
1-1/2 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
5 tablespoons heavy whipping cream
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with milk, beating well after each addition. , Pour into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean., Meanwhile, combine topping ingredients. Spread over warm cake. Broil 3-5 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 353 calories, Fat 15g fat (11g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 272mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.