Low Heat Simmered Beef and Root Vegetable Stew

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Hearty beef stew simmered slowly over low heat with root vegetables, developing rich flavors and tender textures perfect for a cozy meal. This American-inspired low-carb recipe, ready in about 205 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, canola oil, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. 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.

Prep: 25 min Cook: 180 min Serves 6 American cuisine 420 cal/serving
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Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp canola oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs beef chuck cubes in batches, browning all sides for about 8 minutes per batch. Remove and set aside.
  2. Step 2: Reduce heat to medium and add 2 diced yellow onions, 2 diced celery stalks, 3 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped parsnips. Sauté for 6-7 minutes until softened and beginning to brown.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes until fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Return the browned beef to the pot and pour in 4 cups beef broth and 1 cup red wine. Add 2 bay leaves, 3 sprigs fresh thyme, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
  5. Step 5: Bring the stew to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low. Cover and cook for 2 1/2 to 3 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is very tender and sauce thickens.
  6. Step 6: Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving.

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