Slow-Cooked Beef and Tomato Stew with Fresh Herbs

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-21 · Updated 2026-04-21

Beef and tomatoes simmered for hours with aromatic herbs until tender, creating a deeply savory and satisfying stew. This american-inspired one pot ready in about 140 minutes pairs (680 g), cubed beef stew meat, olive oil, chopped onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 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 lbs (680 g), cubed beef stew meat
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1, chopped onion
• 2, chopped carrots
• 2 stalks, chopped celery
• 3 cloves, minced garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 can (14 oz, 400 g) diced tomatoes
• 2 cups (480 ml) beef broth
• 2 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
• 1 tsp, chopped fresh rosemary
• 2 bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat 2 tbsp olive oil over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lbs cubed beef stew meat and brown on all sides for 5 minutes per side. Remove meat and set aside.
2. Step 2: Add 1 chopped onion, 2 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped celery stalks to the pot, and cook for 5 minutes until softened. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute more.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until darkened. Add 1 can diced tomatoes, 2 cups beef broth, 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme, 1 tsp chopped fresh rosemary, 2 bay leaves, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Return browned beef to the pot, bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 2 hours, or until beef is tender and vegetables are soft. Discard bay leaves before serving.