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Slow Cooker Halloween Stew

Slow Cooker Halloween Stew

This Slow Cooker Halloween Stew is a hearty comfort food perfect for the festive season, mixing tender meats, whimsical veggies, and flavorful broth.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat
  • 1 pound Ground Beef Substitute with plant-based ground meat for a vegetarian version.
  • 1 pound Hot Breakfast Sausage Use turkey or chicken sausage for leaner options.
For the Vegetables
  • 3-4 Carrots Carved into pumpkin shapes for festive presentation.
  • 2-3 cups Gold Potatoes Diced; Yukon Gold or red potatoes work well.
  • 2-3 stalks Celery Chopped.
  • 1 leek Leeks Sliced; can substitute with onions or shallots.
  • 1 cup Mushrooms Cut into skull shapes for decoration.
For the Flavor
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic Use fresh or jarred garlic.
  • 1 tablespoon Italian Herbs Use a seasoning blend for depth.
  • Salt Essential for seasoning; adjust according to taste.
  • Pepper Essential for seasoning; adjust according to taste.
For the Base
  • 1 can Condensed French Onion Soup Adds a savory base.
  • 1 can Tomato Soup Provides sweetness and acidity balance.
  • 1 cup Water Liquid base for the stew.
  • 1 cup Beef Broth Can swap with vegetable broth for a non-meat option.

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Knife

Method
 

Cooking Steps
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and sausage for about 5–7 minutes until no longer pink. Drain excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. Carve the carrots into pumpkin shapes and gently add to the slow cooker on top of the meats.
  3. Dice the potatoes, chop the celery, and slice the leek. Add these along with minced garlic, Italian herbs, salt, and pepper to the slow cooker. Pour in the French onion soup, tomato soup, water, and beef broth. Stir until well combined.
  4. Cover the slow cooker and set it to HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
  5. During the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the mushrooms to the slow cooker.
  6. Once cooked, give a final stir, adjust seasoning, and serve garnished with fresh herbs.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 6gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 25mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

Consider serving it with crusty bread or over fluffy egg noodles for the perfect Halloween feast.

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