Serious Slow-Cooked Beef Stew
A rich, hearty stew simmered for hours to achieve depth of flavor and tender meat. This french-inspired asian ready in about 180 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, medium, peeled and diced carrots, stalks, diced celery 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
- 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast
- 3 medium, peeled and diced carrots
- 2 stalks, diced celery
- 2 large, diced onions
- 4 cloves, minced garlic
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup red wine
- 1 tsp, fresh or 1/2 tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 3 medium, peeled and cubed potatoes
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 2.5 lbs beef chuck roast and sear for 5-7 minutes per side until browned, then remove and set aside.
- Step 2: In the same pot, add 3 diced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, and 2 diced onions. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened, then stir in 4 cloves minced garlic until fragrant.
- Step 3: Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, then pour in 1 cup red wine to deglaze, scraping up browned bits. Add 4 cups beef broth, 1 tsp thyme, 2 bay leaves, and 3 cubed potatoes.
- Step 4: Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 2.5 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and potatoes are softened. Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Serious Slow-Cooked Beef Stew take to make?
Total time is about 180 minutes (30 min prep + 150 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 Serious Slow-Cooked Beef 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 beef chuck roast from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Serious Slow-Cooked Beef 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 Serious Slow-Cooked Beef 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 Serious Slow-Cooked Beef Stew?
French asian 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.
What others are saying
- ★★★★☆
Nice recipe! Presentation was beautiful. Flavor was good, not great.
- ★★★☆☆
It was fine. Came out a bit bland for my taste.
- ★★★☆☆
Not bad. Would need significant modifications to make it a regular.
