Mediterranean Herb Beef & Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A savory slow cooker stew featuring tender beef, seasonal vegetables, and aromatic Mediterranean herbs for a comforting weeknight meal. This mediterranean-inspired slow cooker ready in about 380 minutes pairs cubed into 1-inch pieces beef stew meat, diced carrots, diced celery 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

• 1.5 lb, cubed into 1-inch pieces beef stew meat
• 2 cups diced carrots
• 1 cup diced celery
• 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
• 2 cups chicken broth
• 14 oz can diced tomatoes
• 2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat; add 1.5 lb cubed beef stew meat and sear for 3-4 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: Add 2 cups diced carrots, 1 cup diced celery, 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tsp dried oregano, and 1 tsp dried rosemary to the slow cooker; stir to combine with the beef.
3. Step 3: Pour in 2 cups chicken broth and 14 oz diced tomatoes, stirring until everything is fully submerged and the mixture is well mixed.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 6 hours until the beef is fork-tender and vegetables are soft.
5. Step 5: Stir gently to ensure even distribution and serve hot, allowing the stew to thicken slightly while resting for 5 minutes before serving.