Dakota Cowboy Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

Hearty stew slow-cooked with tender beef, root vegetables, and a rich tomato-herb base, evoking ranch traditions. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 500 minutes pairs beef chuck, carrots, potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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

• 2 lbs beef chuck
• 2 cups carrots
• 2 cups potatoes
• 1 cup celery
• 1 cup onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat, then brown 2 lbs beef chuck cubes in batches for 5 minutes total until golden brown. Transfer to a slow cooker.
2. Step 2: Sauté 1 cup diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves in the skillet for 2 minutes until fragrant, then add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Pour mixture into slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Add 2 cups sliced carrots, 2 cups cubed potatoes, 1 cup sliced celery, 4 cups beef broth, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper to slow cooker. Stir to combine, then cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is fork-tender.