Slow Cooker Herb-Infused Beef & Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A hearty, comforting stew made with lean beef and a rainbow of vegetables, slow-cooked to tender perfection with aromatic herbs for a satisfying Whole30 meal. This french-inspired slow cooker ready in about 375 minutes pairs stalks, chopped celery, large, diced onion, minced garlic for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 1.5 lbs (680g), cut into 1-inch cubes beef stew meat
• 3 medium, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch rounds carrots
• 2 stalks, chopped celery
• 1 large, diced onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 2 tbsp fresh, chopped parsley
• 1 tbsp fresh, leaves thyme
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/2 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Place beef cubes, carrots, celery, onion, and 2 cloves minced garlic in a slow cooker.
2. Step 2: Pour in 4 cups low-sodium beef broth. Sprinkle with 2 tbsp fresh parsley, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, 1 tsp dried oregano, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
3. Step 3: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through. Remove bay leaf before serving.