Slow-Cooked Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-22 · Updated 2026-04-22

Hearty stew with tender beef, carrots, celery, and tomatoes, simmered for rich, deep flavor. This american-inspired beef ready in about 140 minutes pairs tablespoons all-purpose flour, teaspoon salt, teaspoon black pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Ingredients

• 1.5 pounds, cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck
• 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large, chopped onion
• 2, sliced carrots
• 2 stalks, sliced celery
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 1/2 cup frozen peas

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat beef cubes dry and toss with 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat.
3. Step 3: Add beef in batches, browning on all sides for 5 minutes per batch.
4. Step 4: Remove beef and set aside.
5. Step 5: Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery to pot, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
6. Step 6: Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
7. Step 7: Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
8. Step 8: Add beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaves, then return beef to pot.
9. Step 9: Cover and simmer on low heat for 2 hours until beef is tender.
10. Step 10: Stir in frozen peas and cook for 5 more minutes.
11. Step 11: Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs before serving.