The Best Crock Pot Beef Stew 2 pounds stew beef 1 pound carrots, sliced Lots of potatoes, chopped 1 medium onion chopped 1 envelope onion soup mix 1 envelope Italian dressing mix 1 envelope ranch dressing mix 1 envelope brown gravy mix 1 can Pepsi-Cola 1 can cream of mushroom soup Layer potatoes in bottom of crock pot, followed by carrots, onions and stew beef in that order. In separate bowl, combine the seasoning mixes. Sprinkle over the beef. Pour the Pepsi over all and top with the cream of mushroom soup. Cook on LOW for 8 to 10 hours.