Robust Beef & Root Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-03 · Updated 2026-04-03

A deeply flavorful, slow-simmered stew with tender beef and seasonal roots, thickened to a hearty consistency that mirrors the Labrador's sturdy, loyal presence. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 135 minutes, pairs beef chuck, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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

• 1.5 lbs beef chuck
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 stalks celery
• 3 cloves garlic
• 3 cups beef broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1/2 tsp rosemary
• 2 medium potatoes
• 2 tbsp flour
• 1/2 cup water

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Cut 1.5 lbs beef chuck into 1-inch cubes and season with salt and pepper; heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat and sear beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced onion, 2 sliced carrots, and 2 diced celery stalks to the pot; cook for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Step 3: Return beef to pot, add 3 cups beef broth, 1 can diced tomatoes, 1 tsp thyme, and 1/2 tsp rosemary; bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low heat for 1.5 hours until beef is fork-tender.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 cubed potatoes and a mixture of 2 tbsp flour whisked with 1/2 cup water; simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until potatoes are tender and stew has thickened to a rich, spoonable consistency.