Slow-Cooked Argentine Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-02 · Updated 2026-06-02

A hearty slow-cooked beef stew infused with traditional Argentine flavors and tender root vegetables, perfect for cozy meals. This Latin American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 180 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cubed, olive oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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 beef chuck, cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 large, chopped onion
• 3 medium, peeled and sliced carrots
• 2 medium, peeled and sliced parsnips
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup red wine
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped for garnish fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large heavy pot over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs cubed beef chuck and brown on all sides for about 8 minutes, then transfer to a plate.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 large chopped onion, 3 sliced carrots, and 2 sliced parsnips. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 4 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes until the tomato paste darkens slightly.
4. Step 4: Return the beef to the pot and pour in 4 cups beef broth and 1 cup red wine. Add 1 tsp dried oregano, 2 bay leaves, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 1/2 hours until the beef is very tender and the sauce thickens.
6. Step 6: Remove bay leaves, adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley before serving.