Missouri-Inspired Beef and Potato Stew with Root Vegetables
A comforting slow-cooked stew featuring tender beef, potatoes, and a medley of root vegetables, seasoned with fresh herbs. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, yellow potatoes, carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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, cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck roast
- 1 lb, peeled and cubed yellow potatoes
- 3 medium, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds carrots
- 2, sliced celery stalks
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 3 fresh thyme sprigs
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup flour
- 1/4 cup cold water
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Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Toss 2 lbs beef chuck cubes in 1/4 cup flour seasoned with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Brown the beef in batches for 4 minutes per side until a rich crust forms, then remove and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large diced yellow onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, 3 sliced carrots, and 2 sliced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Return the beef to the pot and add 4 cups beef broth, 1 lb cubed yellow potatoes, 3 fresh thyme sprigs, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 tsp salt.
- Step 4: Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Simmer gently for 2 hours until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
- Step 5: To thicken, mix 1/4 cup cold water with any remaining flour from the initial coating and stir into stew. Cook uncovered for 10 minutes until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon. Remove thyme sprigs and bay leaf before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does Missouri-Inspired Beef and Potato Stew with Root Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 150 minutes (20 min prep + 130 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 Missouri-Inspired Beef and Potato Stew with Root Vegetables?
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 Missouri-Inspired Beef and Potato Stew with Root Vegetables?
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 Missouri-Inspired Beef and Potato Stew with Root Vegetables 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 Missouri-Inspired Beef and Potato Stew with Root Vegetables?
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.
