Hearty Whole30 Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A deeply flavorful, slow-simmered stew featuring tender beef and a medley of root vegetables, infused with aromatic herbs and a rich broth. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs lean beef chuck, avocado oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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 lean beef chuck
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1.5 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 2 potatoes
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp avocado oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then sear in batches until golden brown on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch; transfer to a plate.
2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tbsp avocado oil to the pot, then add diced onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and slightly golden, stirring occasionally.
3. Step 3: Add minced garlic and tomato paste, stirring constantly for 1 minute until fragrant and paste darkens slightly.
4. Step 4: Return beef to pot, add beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, bay leaf, and rosemary. Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low.
5. Step 5: Simmer for 1.5 hours, skimming excess fat occasionally, until beef is fork-tender.
6. Step 6: Add diced potatoes and continue simmering for 30 minutes, or until potatoes are tender.
7. Step 7: Discard bay leaf, season with additional salt and pepper to taste, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.