One-Pot Beef and Vegetable Stew with Thyme
Hearty, slow-simmered stew with tender beef and seasonal vegetables, infused with thyme for deep, comforting flavor. This american-inspired one pot (gluten-free) ready in about 75 minutes pairs beef stew meat, carrots, celery for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, 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 lb beef stew meat
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 cup celery
- 1 medium onion
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp fresh thyme
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp sea salt
Instructions
- Step 1: Dice 1 lb beef stew meat into 1-inch cubes and season with 1/2 tsp sea salt. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
- Step 2: Sear beef cubes for 3-4 minutes until browned on all sides, then remove from pot.
- Step 3: Add 1 cup diced carrots, 1 cup diced celery, and 1 diced onion to the pot. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
- Step 4: Return beef to pot, add 2 cups beef broth and 1 tsp fresh thyme. Bring to a simmer, then cover and cook on low heat for 1 hour until beef is fork-tender.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does One-Pot Beef and Vegetable Stew with Thyme take to make?
Total time is about 75 minutes (15 min prep + 60 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 One-Pot Beef and Vegetable Stew with Thyme?
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 stew meat from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in One-Pot Beef and Vegetable Stew with Thyme?
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 One-Pot Beef and Vegetable Stew with Thyme for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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.
Is One-Pot Beef and Vegetable Stew with Thyme gluten-free?
Yes — this recipe is tagged gluten-free based on its ingredient list. Always cross-check labels for packaged ingredients (sauces, broths, condiments) since formulations vary by brand.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
My family liked it. I personally would prefer more depth of flavor.
- ★★★★☆
Solid recipe. Not groundbreaking but definitely making it again.
- ★★★★☆
Really good but took about 10 minutes longer than stated.
