Slow Cooker Louisiana-Style Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-10 · Updated 2026-05-10

Tender beef simmered low and slow with hearty root vegetables and bold Louisiana spices for a comforting stew. This Southern American-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, olive oil, yellow onion, diced 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 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 3 medium carrots, sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 medium red potatoes, cut into 1-inch chunks
• 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped

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Instructions

1. 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 5-7 minutes. Transfer the beef to the slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, sauté 1 large diced yellow onion, 3 sliced carrots, 2 diced celery stalks, and 4 minced garlic cloves over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant. Transfer vegetables to the slow cooker.
3. Step 3: Add 4 cups beef broth, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 teaspoon dried thyme, 2 bay leaves, 4 chopped red potatoes, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1 teaspoon black pepper to the slow cooker. Stir gently to combine.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until beef is tender and potatoes are cooked through.
5. Step 5: Remove bay leaves, stir in 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley, and adjust seasoning if needed before serving.