Bid for Flavor Slow-Cooked Beef Stew
A rich, aromatic beef stew simmered to perfection in a slow cooker, featuring root vegetables and herbs from a Midwest estate sale. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 510 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, chopped onions, chopped celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 lbs beef chuck roast
- 1 cup chopped onions
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped carrots
- 1 1/2 cups chopped potatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp butter
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat beef dry with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper. Melt 1 tbsp butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat and sear beef in batches until deeply browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.
- Step 2: Transfer seared beef to slow cooker. Add onions, celery, carrots, and potatoes to the slow cooker.
- Step 3: In a small bowl, whisk together beef broth, diced tomatoes, rosemary, and thyme. Pour over the vegetables and beef, ensuring the beef is mostly submerged.
- Step 4: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Step 5: Remove beef and vegetables with a slotted spoon. Skim excess fat from the surface of the broth. Whisk flour into remaining 1 tbsp butter in a small saucepan until smooth, then stir into the broth. Cook over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened and glossy.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Bid for Flavor Slow-Cooked Beef Stew take to make?
Total time is about 510 minutes (30 min prep + 480 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Bid for Flavor Slow-Cooked Beef Stew?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep beef chuck roast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Bid for Flavor Slow-Cooked Beef Stew?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Bid for Flavor Slow-Cooked Beef Stew for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Bid for Flavor Slow-Cooked Beef Stew?
American slow cooker like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
Kids gobbled it up without complaints — that's a 5-star in my book.
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
