I tasted and reviewed canned beef stew from Progresso, Dinty Moore, Rao's, and Campbell's to find the best option for a quick stovetop meal.

After simmering, the stew meat is extremely tender. It's smothered in a rich and savory homemade brown gravy. We served it over noodles following the recipe and this was a tasty meal.

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spicy sesame noodles with chicken and peanuts; waffles and pancakes with milky tea. By Sam Sifton Naz Deravian’s khoresh gheymeh (meat and split pea stew).Credit...Ryan Liebe for The New York Times.

I tried premade beef stew from Progresso, Dinty Moore, Rao's, and Campbell's. I warmed up each one on the stovetop and added small noodles, green onions, and salt. My favorite stew was hearty and ...