Herb-Infused Slow-Cooker Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A comforting bowl of tender beef and vegetables in a rich, aromatic broth, perfect for a cozy weeknight dinner. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 380 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 320 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

• 2 lbs, cut into 1-inch cubes stew beef
• 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 4, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds carrots
• 3, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes potatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1/4 cup, chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a small bowl, combine 3 tbsp all-purpose flour, 2 tsp dried thyme, 2 tsp dried rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Pat 2 lbs stew beef, cut into 1-inch cubes, dry with paper towels, then coat evenly in the flour mixture.
2. Step 2: Heat 3 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated beef in a single layer (work in batches if needed) and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to a slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Add 1 large diced onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes until fragrant, then pour into the slow cooker.
4. Step 4: Add 4 sliced carrots, 3 cubed potatoes, 2 cups beef broth, and 1/2 cup water to the slow cooker, then stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Cook on low for 6-7 hours until the beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.
6. Step 6: Stir in 1 cup frozen peas and cook for an additional 15 minutes until peas are heated through.
7. Step 7: Sprinkle with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley just before serving.