Beef stew – the ultimate comfort food – doesn’t get any easier than this! Reach for your slow cooker or Instant Pot and McCormick Hearty Beef Stew Slow Cooker Seasoning Mix (our tasty blend of black pepper paprika and thyme) to create homestyle stew tonight. Made with herbs and spices our expertly blended mix of black pepper paprika and thyme intensifies the flavor of this hearty dish.