Slow Cooker North Dakota Beef and Root Vegetable Stew

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A deeply flavorful stew with tender beef and seasonal vegetables, slow-cooked to meld rich flavors and create a comforting bowl of sustenance. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 500 minutes pairs Beef chuck, medium Carrots, large Potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 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.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 480 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Place 2 lbs beef chuck cubes in the slow cooker. Add 4 medium peeled carrots, 3 large diced potatoes, 1 diced onion, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Pour in 4 cups beef broth, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
  2. Step 2: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours until beef is fork-tender.
  3. Step 3: Whisk 2 tbsp all-purpose flour with 1/2 cup water in a small bowl. Stir the slurry into the stew and cook uncovered on high for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Slow Cooker North Dakota Beef and Root Vegetable Stew 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 North Dakota Beef and Root Vegetable Stew?

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 beef chuck from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Slow Cooker North Dakota Beef and Root Vegetable Stew?

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 North Dakota Beef and Root Vegetable Stew for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 4 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 4). 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 North Dakota Beef and Root Vegetable Stew?

American slow cooker 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.

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