Herb-Infused Beef and Vegetable Stew

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

A deeply flavorful slow-cooker stew with tender beef, aromatic herbs, and seasonal vegetables simmered to perfection for effortless weeknight comfort. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 385 minutes pairs stew beef, all-purpose flour, dried thyme for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 stew beef
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 carrots
• 3 stalks celery
• 4 cloves garlic
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat the 1.5 lbs stew beef dry with paper towels, then season evenly with 2 tbsp all-purpose flour, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, salt, and pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then sear the seasoned beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per side, transferring to the slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Add the 1 large diced yellow onion, 3 sliced carrots, and 3 sliced celery stalks to the skillet, cooking for 5 minutes until softened, then add the 4 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in the 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, then pour in the 4 cups beef broth and 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, scraping up browned bits from the skillet.
5. Step 5: Pour the sauce mixture over the beef in the slow cooker, add 2 bay leaves, cover, and cook on low for 6 hours or high for 3 hours until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are tender.