Beef Stew That Cooks While You Drive

Dump it. Drive. Eat.

Ingredients (Fuel-Stop Only)

• ☐ 1½–2 lbs beef(stew meat or cubed chuck)

• ☐ 2 cans carrots & peas (drained)

• ☐ 2 packets McCormick® Beef Stew Seasoning

• ☐ 3–4 cups water (enough to just cover meat)

Equipment Needed

• ✔ Small crock pot / slow cooker (2–4 qt)

• ✔ Truck power inverter or built-in outlet

• ✔ Can opener

• ✔ Spoon

Prep (5 Minutes Before You Drive)

1. Drain canned carrots & peas

2. Add beef to the crock pot

3. Add carrots & peas on top

4. Sprinkle both McCormick Beef Stew seasoning packets evenly

5. Pour in water until meat is just covered

6. Give it one quick stir

Cooking Directions (Drive-Time Friendly)

While Driving

• Set crock pot to LOW

• Cook 6–8 hours

• ❌ Do not stir while driving

After Parking

• Open lid carefully

• Stir well

• Let sit 5 minutes to thicken

Adjust as needed:

• Too thick → add a splash of water

• Too thin → leave uncovered 10 minutes

Serving & Storage

• Makes 3–5 servings

• Store leftovers in sealed containers

• Reheats easily in microwave or crock pot

Optional Add-Ons (If Available)

• Canned potatoes (drained)

• Frozen mixed vegetables

• Bread or crackers

• Black pepper or hot sauce

Nutrition Note

High protein and filling. Seasoning packets are high sodium, so drink water with your meal.

Final Thought

This stew is built for the road—cheap, hot, and ready when you shut down. No prep, no stress, just real food after real miles.