Slow Cooker Farman Cregos Beef Stew with Root Vegetables
Hearty beef stew rich with earthy root vegetables and herbs, slow-cooked to tender perfection for a comforting, stick-to-your-ribs dinner. This french-inspired beef ready in about 500 minutes pairs large, peeled and chopped carrots, medium, peeled and chopped parsnips, medium, peeled and cubed potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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
- 3 large, peeled and chopped carrots
- 2 medium, peeled and chopped parsnips
- 3 medium, peeled and cubed potatoes
- 1 large, diced yellow onion
- 4, minced garlic cloves
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 cup red wine
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tsp, chopped fresh thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 2 pounds beef chuck cubes and brown on all sides, about 8 minutes total. Transfer browned beef to slow cooker.
- Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large diced yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves, sauté for 3-4 minutes until soft and fragrant. Stir in 2 tablespoons tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
- Step 3: Transfer onion mixture to slow cooker with beef. Add 4 cups beef broth, 1 cup red wine, 3 chopped carrots, 2 chopped parsnips, 3 cubed potatoes, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh thyme, 2 bay leaves, 1.5 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper.
- Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through. Remove bay leaves before serving.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does Slow Cooker Farman Cregos Beef Stew with Root Vegetables take to make?
Total time is about 500 minutes (20 min prep + 480 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.
How do I store leftover Slow Cooker Farman Cregos Beef Stew with Root Vegetables?
Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep large, diced yellow onion from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in Slow Cooker Farman Cregos Beef Stew with Root Vegetables?
Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.
How do I scale Slow Cooker Farman Cregos Beef Stew with Root Vegetables for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.
What goes well with Slow Cooker Farman Cregos Beef Stew with Root Vegetables?
French beef like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.
