Maple-Glazed Beef & Root Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

A hearty, sweet-and-savory stew with tender beef and root vegetables in a rich maple tomato sauce, perfect for picky eaters. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 505 minutes, pairs beef chuck, all-purpose flour, salt for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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, cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes carrots
• 1 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes parsnips
• 1 medium, peeled and diced into 1/2-inch cubes sweet potatoes
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 3, minced garlic cloves
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
• 1 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: In a bowl, mix flour, salt, and pepper; coat beef cubes evenly with the mixture.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; sear beef in batches for 3 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Add carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, onion, and garlic to slow cooker; pour in beef broth, maple syrup, tomato paste, and thyme.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on LOW for 8 hours or HIGH for 4 hours until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are soft.
5. Step 5: Stir gently and check for thickness; if too thin, cook uncovered for 30 minutes on HIGH to reduce.