Northern Beef and Root Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-24 · Updated 2026-04-24

A hearty, slow-simmered stew featuring tender beef and seasonal root vegetables, perfect for chilly evenings inspired by northern comfort food traditions. This American-inspired comfort-food recipe, ready in about 150 minutes, pairs beef chuck, olive oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 pounds beef chuck
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 4, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces carrots
• 3, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes potatoes
• 3, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces parsnips
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup, chopped canned tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat beef cubes dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat, then sear beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes per batch; transfer to a plate.
2. Step 2: Add remaining 1 tablespoon olive oil to the pot, then sauté diced onion and minced garlic for 3 minutes until fragrant and softened.
3. Step 3: Stir in carrots, potatoes, and parsnips, then add beef broth, canned tomatoes, tomato paste, thyme, and bay leaf. Return seared beef to the pot, bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1 hour 45 minutes.
4. Step 4: Remove bay leaf. Whisk flour with 2 tablespoons cold water to make a slurry, then stir into the stew. Simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until thickened and coats the back of a spoon.