Household Kitchen Slow Cooker Beef Stew
A comforting, hands-off stew using pantry staples from an estate auction, featuring tender beef and root vegetables in a rich gravy. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 500 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, medium carrots, medium potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 410 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 lb beef chuck roast
- 4 medium carrots
- 3 medium potatoes
- 1 large onion
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp thyme
- 1/2 tsp rosemary
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut 2 lb beef chuck roast into 1-inch cubes and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: Place 1 diced large onion, 4 diced medium carrots, and 3 diced medium potatoes in the bottom of a slow cooker. Sprinkle with 1 tsp dried thyme and 1/2 tsp dried rosemary.
- Step 3: Heat a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the seasoned beef cubes in batches for 2-3 minutes per side. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
- Step 4: Add 4 cups beef broth and 2 tbsp tomato paste to the slow cooker, stirring to combine with vegetables and meat.
- Step 5: Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Household Kitchen Slow Cooker Beef Stew take to make?
Total time is about 500 minutes (20 min prep + 480 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 Household Kitchen Slow Cooker Beef 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 Household Kitchen Slow Cooker Beef 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 Household Kitchen Slow Cooker Beef Stew 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 Household Kitchen Slow Cooker Beef Stew?
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
- ★★★★☆
Enjoyable meal. Instructions could be a touch more detailed on the timing.
- ★★★★☆
Almost perfect — just needed a squeeze of lemon at the end.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
