20 slow cooker stew recipes

A no fuss crockpot recipe that produces a savory beef stew your family will love.

Slow cooker buffalo stew with carrots, celery, tomatoes, and a hint of ground cloves. Low-fat, high-protein bison simmers for 12 hours into a rich, fork-tender one-pot meal.

Hearty vegan autumn barley stew loaded with pearl barley, sweet potatoes, Brussels sprouts, and chunky white potatoes in herbed vegetable broth. Slow cooker friendly and ready to warm you up on chilly fall nights.

This is like a very thick chicken soup and the basil makes this delicious!

A tasty and savory stew made with millet, potatoes, carrots and mushrooms.

Had this with cracked wheat bread. What a great meal!!

Slow cooker mixed bean and vegetable stew with white wine, soy sauce, and vegetable juice. Vegan, customizable, and loaded with protein from 3-4 types of dried beans cooked low and slow.

Slow cooker spicy black bean stew with green peppers, carrots, celery, chili powder, and hot chili peppers. A vegan one-pot meal that thickens as it cooks.

A savory vegetable stew made with dry lentils, potatoes and a bit of sherry.

Try this delicious rendition of stew that's made with great northern beans, wheat berries and a bit of cumin and turmeric.

Bring flavors of the Mediterranean Sea to your crockpot with this simple recipe that is easy to follow.

Set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker stew packs chicken, eggplant, potatoes, and beans into one hearty 8-hour meal that feeds a crowd.

Slow-cooker rabbit stew braised low and slow with tomatoes, onion, rosemary, and dry white wine. Italian-style stewed rabbit that turns rich and fork-tender after 8 hours unattended.

Slow cooker curry lentil stew with sweet potato, sherry, and warm spices. Indian-inspired vegetarian stew served over fragrant basmati or jasmine rice.

Slow cooker bean and grain stew with chickpeas, lima beans, navy beans, barley, and millet in herbed tomato sauce. A dump-and-go vegan crockpot meal loaded with plant protein and fiber.

This comforting Crockpot Lentil-Kale Soup is a wholesome, nutrient-packed dish featuring tender lentils, vibrant kale, and a medley of vegetables simmered in a flavorful broth. With minimal prep, the slow cooker does the work, creating a thick, stew-like soup that’s perfect for chilly days or a healthy weeknight meal. The addition of miso paste and herbs like thyme and bay leaf elevates the flavor, making this a satisfying, plant-based option for the whole family.