Gold Rush Beef Stew with Wild Mushrooms
A hearty, slow-cooked stew inspired by Alaskan gold rush era cooking, featuring tender beef, foraged mushrooms, and root vegetables. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 180 minutes pairs Chuck roast, medium Carrots, Celery stalks 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
- 1.5 lbs Chuck roast
- 1.5 cups Wild mushroom mix (chanterelles, morels)
- 3 medium Carrots
- 2 Celery stalks
- 1 Yellow onion
- 4 cups Beef broth
- 2 tbsp All-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 2 tsp Fresh rosemary
- 3 Garlic cloves
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 tsp Sea salt
- 1/2 tsp Black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut 1.5 lbs chuck roast into 1-inch cubes, then toss with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply seared, then set aside.
- Step 3: Sauté 1 diced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 2 chopped celery stalks in the same pot for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant, then stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until darkened.
- Step 4: Return beef to pot, add 3 sliced carrots, 1.5 cups wild mushrooms, 4 cups beef broth, and 2 tsp fresh rosemary. Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 2.5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
- Step 5: Skim excess fat from surface, then season with additional salt and pepper to taste. Serve hot with crusty bread.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Gold Rush Beef Stew with Wild Mushrooms take to make?
Total time is about 180 minutes (30 min prep + 150 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 Gold Rush Beef Stew with Wild Mushrooms?
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 chuck roast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Gold Rush Beef Stew with Wild Mushrooms?
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 Gold Rush Beef Stew with Wild Mushrooms 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 Gold Rush Beef Stew with Wild Mushrooms?
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
- ★★★★☆
Good flavors but the sauce was a bit thin. I'd reduce it longer.
- ★★★☆☆
Average. The concept is good but execution needs work on seasoning.
