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Slow Cooker Ranch Beef & Bean Stew

If you're looking for a stew that's tasty and easy to make, our Slow Cooker Ranch Beef and Bean Stew recipe is here to save the day. Tender bites of beef and potato simmered in a flavorful sauce create a dish that'll have everyone craving seconds. The secret is in the Hidden Valley® Bacon Ranch!

  • Prep Time 10 min
  • Cook Time 4 hr
  • Servings 8
Slow Cooker Ranch Beef & Bean Stew
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Slow Cooker Ranch Beef & Bean Stew
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Ingredients (7)

  • unpeeled russet potatoes, cut into 1-inch cubes 2
  • chopped onions ½ cup
  • boneless chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes 1 pound
  • baked beans in BBQ sauce 1 can (28 ounces)
  • kosher salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste
  • optional garnishes: grated cheddar cheese, chopped green onions or sour cream
  • Bacon
    Hidden Valley® Bacon Ranch Topping & Dressing
    Hidden Valley® Bacon Ranch ¾ cup
For safe meat preparation, reference the USDA website.

Steps (4)

  1. 1
    In a small bowl, whisk to combine ½ cup dressing and ¼ cup water.
  2. 2
    In a slow cooker, spread potatoes and onions on the bottom of the slow cooker. Add beef, then pour baked beans over beef, followed by the dressing-water mixture; cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
  3. 3
    Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
  4. 4

    Before serving, stir in remaining ¼ cup dressing and season with salt and pepper. Serve warm with optional garnishes, if desired.

    Tip: For a sweeter flavor, add ½ cup KC Masterpiece® Original Barbecue Sauce.

    Make Ahead Tip: Make a double batch and freeze in a Glad® Storage Containers.

    1. 1
      Add 1 cup of the broth, the ranch seasoning, tomato paste, sugar and black pepper to the inner pot of your multi-cooker. Whisk until well combined.
    2. 2
      Whisk in 2 more cups of broth. Add the beef, potatoes, onion, mushrooms, carrots, celery and garlic. Stir well.
    3. 3
      Turn on the multi-cooker and secure the lid, setting pressure valve to “sealing.” Select “manual” or “pressure cook,” and cook on high-pressure for 20 minutes. Select “cancel” to turn off the machine.
    4. 4
      Allow the pressure valve to natural pressure release at least 10 minutes; then quick-release the pressure by turning the seal to “venting.”
    5. 5
      Add the corn starch and milk to a small bowl. Whisk to dissolve. Add the corn starch mixture and peas to the multi-cooker. Stir well.
    6. 6
      Cover, and set the time to 15 minutes. Once done, naturally release for 5 minutes before doing a quick-release. Cook until the stew thickens.

    * Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.

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recommend 84.7% would recommend this recipe
Rated 5 out of 5 by from GREAT RECIPE!! SO DELICIOUS!! SO EASY TO MAKE AND GREAT FOR THE ENTIRE FAMILY!!
Date published: 2023-08-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Sooo easy! Soo easy to make! Just set and forget! Such an amazing and tasty recipe.
Date published: 2023-04-25
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Nice warm up It’s a nice cold weather meal. Quick and easy, one pot. What could be better.
Date published: 2022-11-12
Rated 3 out of 5 by from GOOD MADE THIS WOULD CUT MEET A LITTE SMALLER AND LESS OINION
Date published: 2022-03-16
Rated 5 out of 5 by from wonderful Oh I could eat this a few times. What a great way to beat the cold away
Date published: 2022-03-12
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great On a cold wintry day this will give you energy and warm your body
Date published: 2022-02-24
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great taste This was quick & easy to make, the baked beans & ranch gave it great flavor, will make this again!
Date published: 2022-02-18
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Ranchology Goodness This Was A Very Good Meal To Make When Our Temperature Was 4 Degrees, I Changed It Up A Bit I Added red Beans Instead Of Baked Beans And Added A Little More Ranch To It , It Was A Hit , Everyone Loved It , Very Flavorable , Cozy And Warm
Date published: 2022-01-22
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good meal This is very different from regular stew but it has its own taste and texture which make it delicious.
Date published: 2022-01-11
Rated 5 out of 5 by from good different this will get you ready for a good time on a cold day!
Date published: 2021-07-08
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Tasty and different This is a little bit different then regular beef stew, different in a good way. So simple but packed with tons of flavor.
Date published: 2021-06-20
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great FLAVOR and TASTE What a different flavor this RECIPE has made to the TASTEBUDS of this FAMILY
Date published: 2021-01-09
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Easy Crockpot Meal Made alot of sauce/gravy. I used the sweet BBQ sauce since I like sweetness. My husband liked it more than I did.
Date published: 2020-11-05
Rated 4 out of 5 by from A different take on stew This recipe was a simple and different take on stew. Not everyone in my family liked it but it was something different. I would suggest cutting the potatoes and meat into smaller cubes, both could have used a little more softening up, but otherwise the recipe was pretty good. We skipped the onions (food allergy) and added carrots instead.
Date published: 2020-11-04
Rated 4 out of 5 by from warm the heart On a cold wintry day this will give you energy and warm your body. Good choice.
Date published: 2020-11-03
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Make this again and again We made this the other day and it was so tasty and easy to make. We made a double batch and were glad that we did. Tacos are what comes next and then we will see how much is left and make more things.
Date published: 2019-09-01
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Slow Cooker Ranch Beef & Bean Stew Read more at ht My famly loves Slow Cooker Ranch Beef & Bean Stew its filling and tasty
Date published: 2019-06-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Great We fix this in the crock pot! So delicious! Very simple and easy!
Date published: 2019-06-15
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Family Tough I usally make traditional beef stew but i wanted to try something new. I am so glad that looked at this recipe, the family loved it.
Date published: 2019-06-07
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Yummy food We had this yesterday for dinner. So delicious, we made it in the slow cooker. Tastes great on a chilly day. It had just the right amount of spice, yet was very nutritious.
Date published: 2019-05-21
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Good Slow Cooker Recipe My family enjoyed Ranch beef and beans. Use a bag of prewashed potatoes, it’s faster.
Date published: 2019-03-26
Rated 3 out of 5 by from Not bad This was tasty, but I'm not a bean fan...kids ate it but weren't impressed. I'm not saying it was bad, just not our thing.
Date published: 2019-03-17
Rated 5 out of 5 by from So amazing! This one takes some time but the final product is soooo worth it!!!
Date published: 2019-01-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Oh my YUM!! This is one of the best slow cooker roasts... so flavorful & filling. However, the only thing that was missing (Yes!! I’m this kind of mom...LOL) was a non-starchy vegetable. I add two bags of rainbow carrots & we prefer Hidden Valley Chili Ranch with this roast. That slight spice is pure perfection!! Don’t let the convenience & ease of this recipe make you think it’s sub-par because the melding of flavors will have anyone believe you slaved over this roast. Enjoy!! Thanks #HVR for another hit!!
Date published: 2019-01-01
Rated 4 out of 5 by from looks so good this looks amazing and smells great while cooking. very easy to make
Date published: 2018-12-29
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Hearty Stew I tried this and it is a hearty meal, however, I think I would add more beans to this dish.
Date published: 2018-12-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from One of my favorites So easy a child could make this meal. Wish I had known about this one a long time
Date published: 2018-12-29
Rated 5 out of 5 by from Perfect for cold weather! Can't wait to try different bean varieties each time!
Date published: 2018-12-04
Rated 5 out of 5 by from warmth i made it and on a cold day it warmed everyone's belly
Date published: 2018-11-20
Rated 4 out of 5 by from Beans Plus This is as good as it looks and the Chili Ranch Dressing has an unique flavor.
Date published: 2018-11-11
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