Slow-Cooked Beef Stew with Cassava and Fresh Herbs

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-08-05 · Updated 2026-08-05

A hearty Brazilian-inspired beef stew featuring tender chunks of beef simmered with cassava root and aromatic fresh herbs, perfect for a comforting meal. This Brazilian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 140 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, olive oil, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 cups cassava root, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup diced tomatoes, canned
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tablespoons olive oil in a large heavy-bottom pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 pounds beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes, then remove and set aside.
2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 1 medium diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Return the beef to the pot along with 2 cups peeled and chopped cassava root, 1 cup canned diced tomatoes, 4 cups beef broth, 1 teaspoon ground cumin, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Bring to a simmer, then reduce heat to low and cover. Cook for 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until beef and cassava are tender and stew is thickened.
5. Step 5: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley just before serving, adjusting seasoning as needed.