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Slow Cooker Witches Brew Stew

Hearty Slow Cooker Witches Brew Stew for a Spooky Feast

Celebrate Halloween with this Slow Cooker Witches Brew Stew featuring ground beef, zesty sausage, and whimsical veggies for a cozy and festive meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowl
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Meat
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Substitution: Ground turkey can provide a lighter option.
  • 1 lb Hot Breakfast Sausage Substitution: Italian sausage can bring a unique flavor twist.
For the Vegetables
  • 3 cups Carrots Cut into fun pumpkin shapes.
  • 2 cups Gold Potatoes Dice into small pieces.
  • 1 cup Celery
  • 1 large Leek Wash thoroughly to remove dirt.
  • 4 cloves Minced Garlic Using fresh is recommended.
  • 8 oz Mushrooms Halve and carve into skull shapes.
For the Seasoning and Broth
  • 2 tbsp Italian Herb Seasoning Substitution: Mix your own if needed.
  • 1 tbsp Salt Adjust to taste.
  • 1 tbsp Pepper Adjust to taste.
  • 1 can Campbell’s Condensed French Onion Soup
  • 1 can Campbell’s Condensed Tomato Soup
  • 2 cups Water
  • 2 cups Beef Broth Can be swapped with vegetable broth.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Large skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, brown the ground beef and hot sausage for 6-8 minutes until crumbly. Drain excess fat and transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Cut carrots into pumpkin shapes and add with diced potatoes, chopped celery, leeks, and minced garlic to slow cooker. Sprinkle in seasoning, salt, and pepper, and mix gently.
  3. Pour in French onion soup, tomato soup, water, and beef broth. Stir until well combined.
  4. Cover slow cooker and set to cook on HIGH for 4 hours or LOW for 8 hours.
  5. About 10 minutes before serving, carve mushrooms into skull shapes and add to stew. Cover and cook for the last 10 minutes.
  6. Once thick, stir and ladle into bowls. Serve with crusty bread or a side salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 900IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

For a flavor boost, consider adding Worcestershire sauce or smoked paprika. Prep veggies a day ahead to save time.

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