Description
This Witches Brew Stew Soup Halloween is a hearty, flavorful crockpot recipe perfect for festive Halloween dinners. Packed with vibrant vegetables, robust beef, warming spices, and beans, it’s a wholesome and easy-to-make stew that brings a touch of magic and mystery to your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound beef stew meat, cubed
- 4 cups beef broth (low sodium preferred)
- 1 (15-ounce) can black beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- 1 (15-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 2 cups baby carrots (Halloween carrots if available)
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup celery, sliced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt to taste
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Prep vegetables: Chop onion, mince garlic, slice celery.
- Brown beef: In a skillet over medium heat, brown beef stew meat 4-5 minutes to develop a crust (optional).
- Add ingredients to crockpot: Transfer beef to crockpot and add onions, garlic, carrots, celery, black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and beef broth.
- Season: Stir in smoked paprika, cumin, black pepper, dried thyme, and salt.
- Cook: Set crockpot on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked.
- Finish: Taste and adjust seasoning. Garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Use lean beef and low-sodium broth for a healthier stew.
- Browning beef adds flavor but can be skipped for convenience.
- Vegetarian option: Substitute beef with extra beans, lentils, or plant-based protein.
- Add vegetables like potatoes, bell peppers, or zucchini for variety.
- Store leftovers in airtight containers in fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for 3 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Soup, Stew, Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker, Crockpot
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 10g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Witches Brew Stew Soup Halloween, Halloween Crockpot Recipe, Healthy Halloween Recipes, Slow Cooker Stew, Beef Stew, Festive Halloween Dinner