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This is two gallon ziploc bags filled with beef stew. Each gallon bag has beef stew, potatoes, carrots, celery, and lentils.
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Crockpot Beef Stew

Crockpot beef stew is one of the most classic crockpot recipes so of course it had to make it into the meal prep! Packed with beef, carrots, potatoes, and more, this will be a hit whenever it's made. This recipe makes 3 bags of 6 servings each.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: beef stew, crockpot recipe
Servings: 18
Author: Jordan Smith

Equipment

  • crockpot or slow cooker

Ingredients

  • 4 lbs stewing beef chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • 6 tablespoon lentils
  • 3 cups celery chopped
  • 4.5 cups onions diced (1.5 cups each bag)
  • 6 cups carrots cut
  • 9 cups yellow potatoes cubed
  • 3, 16 oz cans undrained string beans
  • 3, 10.5 oz cans tomato soup
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 packets stew seasoning

Instructions

  • Divide and combine all ingredients into 3 large Ziploc bags. Place flat in freezer to store.

When ready to cook:

  • Allow to thaw for 24 hours in the fridge. Dump the ingredients in the slow cooker, stir and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high 6-8 hours (until beef is cooked and tender).

Notes

This recipe is from Emy Lee (@emyxbudgetsahm)