Learn what to cook with beef stew meat. This collection of 50 easy recipes is more than just the classic stew. Choose from delicious dinner ideas and unique twists to the comfort food we’ve grown to love.
Stew Meat Recipes
Sometimes you just need to mix things up. You’ve bought that pound of stew meat fully intending on making up a batch of that classic stew recipe. But now, you’re just not feeling it.
That’s ok! We’ve got you covered. From delicious soups, unique dinners, and even just a few twists to the comfort food you originally planned.
Several of these stew meat recipes use a pressure cooker or slow cooker. But a lot don’t.
And, so you don’t have to click on every single recipe, we’ve listed some key information with each recipe. That way you know what recipe will work for your family.
Each recipe idea will tell you:
- Type of recipe
- Number of ingredients
- How much beef you will need
- The complexity of ingredients (aka, whether or not you might need to hit the grocery store first)
- How long it takes to prepare (including cook time)
- Special diet (Keto, Gluten-free, etc)
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Beef stew meat recipes
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Stewing beef recipes other than stew
These recipes take your meat and turn them into something unique and delicious.
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1.5 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 4 hours 5 minutes Minutes
NOTES: Slow Cooker
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 1 hour 20 minutes Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2-3 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 1 hour 30 minutes Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 25 Minutes
NOTES: Pressure Cooker
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6 plus basic pantry ingredients.
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 8 hours 5 minutes Minutes
NOTES: Slow cooker, Gluten-free
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 11 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 49 Minutes
NOTES: Pressure Cooker
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 3 hours 30 minutes Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 1 hour 14 minutes Minutes
NOTES: Pressure Cooker
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 3 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 4 hours 30 minutes Minutes
NOTES: Slow Cooker
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 18 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: a little more than 1 lb.
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 3 hours 15 minutes Minutes
NOTES: Slow Cooker
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 52 minutes Minutes
NOTES: Pressure Cooker
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 3-4 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 2 hours Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 55 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 35 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1.5 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 25 Minutes
NOTES: Pressure Cooker
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 4 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 1 hour 40 minutes Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 1 hour 30 minutes Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Dinner
INGREDIENT COUNT: 17 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2.5 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 2 hours 30 minutes Minutes
NOTES:
Soup recipes using stew meat
Stew meat makes a fantastic soup. These recipes will warm you on a cold winter night.
TYPE: Soup
INGREDIENT COUNT: 12 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1.5 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 35 minutes Minutes
NOTES: Pressure Cooker
TYPE: Soup
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 8 hours 20 minutes Minutes
NOTES: Slow Cooker
TYPE: Soup
INGREDIENT COUNT: 12 plus basic pantry ingredients and toppings
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 60 Minutes
NOTES: Pressure Cooker
TYPE: Soup
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 40 minutes Minutes
NOTES: Keto, Low-carb
TYPE: Soup
INGREDIENT COUNT: 10 plus salt & pepper.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 70 Minutes
NOTES: Slow Cooker
TYPE: Soup
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 2 hours 5 minutes Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Soup
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 34 Minutes
NOTES: Pressure Cooker, Gluten Free
TYPE: Soup
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1.5 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 8 hours 35 minutes Minutes
NOTES: Slow Cooker
TYPE: Soup
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 45 Minutes
NOTES: Pressure Cooker
Stew Recipes
These stew recipes include some classics, but most of them have a fun twist or added ingredient. Give them a try, you may just find your new favorite!
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 10 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 2 hours Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 14 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 1 hour 20 minutes Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 3 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 4 hours 30 minutes Minutes
NOTES: Slow cooker, Gluten-free
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 50 Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 10 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1.5 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 1 hour 40 minutes Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 10 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 1 day, 4 hours, and 20 minutes Minutes
NOTES:
TYPE: 1-Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 50 Minutes
NOTES: Pressure Cooker
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 10 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2.5 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 1 hour 5 minutes Minutes
WHAT MAKES THIS STEW UNIQUE: Classic
NOTES:
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 6 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 45 minutes Minutes
WHAT MAKES THIS STEW UNIQUE: Classic cooked in a pressure cooker
NOTES: Pressure Cooker
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 13 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2.5 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 4 hours 20 minutes Minutes
WHAT MAKES THIS STEW UNIQUE: Classic cooked in a slow cooker.
NOTES: Slow Cooker
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 5 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 1 hour 30 minutes Minutes
WHAT MAKES THIS STEW UNIQUE: Celery Root
NOTES: Keto, Low-carb
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1.5 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 1 hour 15 minutes Minutes
WHAT MAKES THIS STEW UNIQUE: Bloody Mary Mix
NOTES: Pressure Cooker
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 7 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 2 hours 3o minutes Minutes
WHAT MAKES THIS STEW UNIQUE: Radish (or turnip)
NOTES:
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 6 hours 10 minutes Minutes
WHAT MAKES THIS STEW UNIQUE: Barley
NOTES: Slow Cooker
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1-2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 4 hours 20 minutes Minutes
WHAT MAKES THIS STEW UNIQUE: Frozen green beans and peas
NOTES: Slow Cooker
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 3 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 3 hours 30 minutes Minutes
WHAT MAKES THIS STEW UNIQUE: Guinness Stout
NOTES:
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 8 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 2 hours 30 minutes Minutes
WHAT MAKES THIS STEW UNIQUE: Whole bottle of red wine
NOTES:
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 9 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1 lb
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 8 hours 20 minutes Minutes
WHAT MAKES THIS STEW UNIQUE: Yams, garbanzo beans, and a fun mix of spices.
NOTES: Slow Cooker
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 10 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1.5 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 35 minutes Minutes
WHAT MAKES THIS STEW UNIQUE: Barley
NOTES: Pressure Cooker
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 11 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 3 hours 30 minutes Minutes
WHAT MAKES THIS STEW UNIQUE: Butternut Squash
NOTES:
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 11 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 1-2 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: You may have to hit the grocery store first.
TIME: 3 hours 30 minutes Minutes
WHAT MAKES THIS STEW UNIQUE: Beer
NOTES:
TYPE: Stew
INGREDIENT COUNT: 15 plus basic pantry ingredients.
AMOUNT OF STEW MEAT: 2.5 lbs
INGREDIENT TYPE: Simple ingredients you may have on hand.
TIME: 1 hour 8 minutes Minutes
WHAT MAKES THIS STEW UNIQUE: Apples
NOTES: Pressure Cooker
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