Slow Cooker Herb Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

A deeply flavorful stew with grass-fed beef, seasonal vegetables, and fresh herbs, slow-cooked to perfection for a comforting Whole30 dinner. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 500 minutes pairs beef chuck, medium carrots, stalks celery 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

• 2 lbs beef chuck
• 3 medium carrots
• 3 stalks celery
• 1 large onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp rosemary
• 1 tbsp thyme
• 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat 2 lbs beef chuck cubes dry with paper towels; season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then sear beef cubes for 4 minutes per side until deeply browned; transfer to slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Add 1 diced onion, 3 chopped carrots, 3 chopped celery stalks, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet; sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until darkened, then pour into slow cooker with beef.
5. Step 5: Add 4 cups beef broth, 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, and 1 tsp salt; stir to combine.
6. Step 6: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are tender.