Slow Cooker Brazilian-Style Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

By Lauren Mitchell, Test Kitchen Director · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-02 · Updated 2026-05-02

A hearty slow-cooked beef stew infused with Brazilian spices and tender root vegetables, perfect for comforting meals. This brazilian-inspired filipino ready in about 440 minutes pairs beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes, onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced 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

• 1 kg beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 3 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 1 kg beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides, about 5-7 minutes. Transfer beef to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large chopped onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 3-4 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp smoked paprika, and 1 tsp dried oregano to the onions and garlic, cooking for 1 minute until aromatic.
4. Step 4: Transfer this mixture to the slow cooker with the beef. Add 3 cups beef broth, 3 peeled and chopped carrots, 3 peeled and cubed potatoes, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving.