Help! beef stew without a crockpot?!

Help! beef stew without a crockpot?

I forgot to bring my crockpot with me when I moved! I have beef for stew, potatoes and carrots. Can I cook it on the stove or in the oven? I have some other ingredients around the house too if that will help. How long do I need to cook the meat? I have 2 hungry kids so nothing too complicated please :)Any suggestions or recipes are welcomed. Thanks!

Try this recipe if quick and easy is the idea. Use about 1 1/2 lbs ground chuck. Brown it with onion (I use bottled dry onion-a couple tablespoons...saves chopping time). At the same time, in a second pan boil cut up potatoes and carrots (I use baby carrots and cut them in half-they cook quickly-amounts depend on your family). Sometimes I add celery. When the meat is done, drain any grease. When the vegetables are done drain them and add them to the meat. Now add about one can beef broth. Bring to a boil,reduce heat and Let it simmer 15 minutes or more. If you want the broth thickened you can thicken it with flour and water like gravy, but we like it with just the broth. Add cornbread or biscuits and you have a meal. "Hamburger Stew" is one of our favorite meals. If you keep ground beef and onion already cooked, then frozen, on hand you are always ready for a quick meal.