Slow Cooker California Beef and Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

A comforting slow cooker beef stew featuring tender chunks of beef and fresh vegetables inspired by California’s diverse produce. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 440 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, carrots, celery stalks for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 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, cut into 1.5-inch cubes beef chuck roast
• 2 cups, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds carrots
• 2, chopped celery stalks
• 1 large, diced yellow onion
• 4, minced garlic cloves
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup, canned or fresh diced tomatoes
• 2 cups, diced into 1-inch cubes red potatoes
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides for about 5-7 minutes, then transfer to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, sauté 1 large diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 chopped celery stalks, and 2 cups sliced carrots for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened.
3. Step 3: Transfer the sautéed vegetables to the slow cooker. Add 4 cups beef broth, 1 cup diced tomatoes, 2 cups diced red potatoes, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 1/2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
5. Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning before serving warm.