Slow Cooker Herb-Infused Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

A deeply flavorful stew with tender beef and root vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection with aromatic herbs.

Cuisine: American

Category: Slow Cooker

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 480 minutes.

Serves 6.

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Pat the beef chuck cubes dry with paper towels, then season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering, then sear the beef in batches until browned on all sides, about 3-4 minutes per batch; transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Step 2: Add 1 large chopped onion, 3 medium peeled and chopped carrots, 2 stalks chopped celery, and 4 minced garlic cloves to the skillet, sautéing for 3 minutes until softened and fragrant, then add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
  3. Step 3: Pour 4 cups beef broth over the seared beef and vegetables in the slow cooker, then add 4 thyme sprigs, 2 rosemary sprigs, and 2 bay leaves. Stir to combine.
  4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.