We all know how to make beef stew, with stew meat, carrots, onions and broth. But we’ve got a great stew for the meat lover in the family. Traditionally this is made with additional meats, including ribs and sausage, which add great flavor and texture. We’ve chosen to modify the original recipe for the sake of busy weeknight ease. This is a real stick-to-your-ribs kind of dish that requires a little effort in the beginning but becomes a “set it and forget it” recipe once the prep work is completed. We can’t imagine a better way to warm up from the winter chill than with this slow cooker beef stew recipe.

Have we mentioned yet how good this tastes? A-ma-zing! Savory and delicious are just two of the words we’d use to describe this dish, and we love how hearty the stew comes out. We like this to be on the thicker side so we add less broth, but feel free to add more if you prefer a thinner consistency. While it is tempting to eat a big bowl of this on its own, we like to serve ours with a side of white rice and some chopped green onions or parsley for little pop of color and freshness. This meal is the ultimate in comfort food, so scoop yourself a bowl of heartwarming deliciousness!