Estate-Style Beef & Root Vegetable Stew

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A slow-cooked, hearty stew with tender beef, seasonal root vegetables, and a rich broth, inspired by classic estate sale comfort food. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 205 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, medium carrots, medium parsnips 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.

★ 4.1 (10 ratings) Prep: 25 min Cook: 180 min Serves 6 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut beef into 1-inch cubes and pat dry with paper towels. Heat olive oil in a heavy pot over medium-high heat, then brown beef in batches until deeply seared on all sides, about 4 minutes per batch, and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Dice onion and garlic, then sauté in the pot with the beef drippings until golden, about 3 minutes, scraping up browned bits.
  3. Step 3: Add flour to the pot and stir for 1 minute until golden, then slowly pour in broth while whisking to prevent lumps.
  4. Step 4: Return beef to the pot, add carrots, parsnips, thyme, and bay leaves, then bring to a gentle simmer.
  5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low heat for 3 hours, or in a slow cooker on low for 6-7 hours, until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are soft.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Estate-Style Beef & Root Vegetable Stew take to make?

Total time is about 205 minutes (25 min prep + 180 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 Estate-Style Beef & Root Vegetable 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 Estate-Style Beef & Root Vegetable 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 Estate-Style Beef & Root Vegetable 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 Estate-Style Beef & Root Vegetable 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.

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