Herb-Crusted Beef & Vegetable Stew
Aromatic stew with tender beef chuck, celery, and thyme, slow-cooked to develop deep flavors without added sugars or grains. This american-inspired slow cooker (whole30) ready in about 440 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, stalks, chopped celery, medium, sliced carrots 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 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 roast
- 3 stalks, chopped celery
- 2 medium, sliced carrots
- 3 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Step 1: Pat 2 lbs beef chuck roast dry with paper towels, then season with 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and sear the beef on all sides for 3 minutes per side until deeply browned, then transfer to slow cooker.
- Step 2: Add 3 chopped celery stalks, 2 sliced medium carrots, 2 cups low-sodium beef broth, and 2 tbsp coconut aminos to the slow cooker with the beef.
- Step 3: Cook on LOW for 7 hours until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are soft, stirring once halfway through to prevent sticking.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Herb-Crusted Beef & Vegetable Stew take to make?
Total time is about 440 minutes (20 min prep + 420 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 Herb-Crusted Beef & 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 Herb-Crusted Beef & 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 Herb-Crusted Beef & Vegetable Stew for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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.
Is Herb-Crusted Beef & Vegetable Stew whole30?
Yes — this recipe is tagged whole30 based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★★
My whole family loved this.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better slow cooker dishes though.
- ★★★☆☆
Okay for a quick meal. I've had better slow cooker dishes though.
