Lowe's Low-Heat Slow-Cooked Beef Stew
A deeply savory stew with fall-apart tender beef and vegetables, cooked slowly to maximize flavor without high heat. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 435 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, carrots, celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 2, 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
- 12 oz beef chuck roast
- 1 cup carrots
- 1/2 cup celery
- 1.5 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 1/2 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
Instructions
- Step 1: Cut 12 oz beef chuck roast into 1/2-inch cubes and season with 1/2 tsp dried rosemary.
- Step 2: Place beef in a slow cooker, then add 1 cup diced carrots, 1/2 cup diced celery, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, and 1.5 cups low-sodium beef broth.
- Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 7 hours until beef is fork-tender and flavors meld, stirring once halfway through cooking.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Lowe's Low-Heat Slow-Cooked Beef Stew take to make?
Total time is about 435 minutes (15 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 Lowe's Low-Heat Slow-Cooked 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 Lowe's Low-Heat Slow-Cooked 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 Lowe's Low-Heat Slow-Cooked Beef Stew for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 2 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 2). 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 Lowe's Low-Heat Slow-Cooked 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
- ★★★★★
I've tried many slow cooker recipes and this is hands down the best.
- ★★☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
- ★☆☆☆☆
Didn't come together the way I expected. Flavors were flat.
