Memorial Park Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Stew
Hearty slow cooker beef stew with root vegetables and herbs, simmered low and slow for tender, flavorful comfort food. This american-inspired beef ready in about 500 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes, medium carrots, peeled and chopped, celery stalks, chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- Step 1: Toss 2 lbs beef chuck roast cubes with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until a deep crust forms. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
- Step 3: Add 1 large diced yellow onion, 3 chopped carrots, 2 chopped celery stalks, 3 cubed potatoes, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, and 2 bay leaves to the slow cooker with the beef.
- Step 4: Pour 4 cups beef broth over the ingredients, stirring gently to combine.
- Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are soft.
- Step 6: Before serving, remove bay leaves and sprinkle 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley over the stew. Stir well and ladle into bowls for a satisfying meal.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Memorial Park Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable 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 Memorial Park Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable 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 celery stalks, chopped from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Memorial Park Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable 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 Memorial Park Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable 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 Memorial Park Slow Cooker Beef and Vegetable Stew?
American beef 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.
