Slow Cooker Dominican-Inspired Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-10 · Updated 2026-07-10

A hearty beef stew slow-cooked with traditional Dominican flavors like bell peppers, tomatoes, and smoky paprika for tender, flavorful meat. This Latin American beef recipe, ready in about 440 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, red bell pepper, and green bell pepper for a weeknight-friendly dinner. 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 "Build a week of meals around this recipe" 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 beef chuck roast, cut into 1.5-inch cubes
• 1 large red bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 large green bell pepper, sliced into strips
• 1 medium yellow onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, for garnish

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 lbs cubed beef chuck roast and brown on all sides, about 6-8 minutes total. Transfer to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, sauté 1 chopped medium yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 1 large sliced red bell pepper, and 1 large sliced green bell pepper for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Add 1 tbsp smoked paprika, 1 tsp ground cumin, 2 tsp salt, and 1 tsp black pepper to the vegetables and stir for 1 minute to toast the spices.
4. Step 4: Transfer the vegetable and spice mixture to the slow cooker. Add 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with juices and 2 cups beef broth.
5. Step 5: Cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef is fork-tender and stew is thickened.
6. Step 6: Garnish with 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro before serving. Serve with rice or crusty bread.