Slow Cooker Ohio-Style Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-21 · Updated 2026-05-21

A hearty slow-cooked beef stew loaded with tender chunks of beef, carrots, potatoes, and onions infused with rich herbs and savory broth. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe, ready in about 445 minutes, pairs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes, yellow onion, chopped, garlic cloves, minced 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 roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
• 3 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced into 1-inch cubes
• 1 large yellow onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Toss 2 lbs beef chuck cubes with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper until evenly coated.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the coated beef cubes in batches, searing for 2-3 minutes per side until browned on all sides. Transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, sauté 1 large chopped yellow onion and 4 minced garlic cloves for 3-4 minutes until translucent and fragrant. Add 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to intensify flavor.
4. Step 4: Transfer onion mixture to the slow cooker with beef. Add 3 sliced carrots, 3 diced russet potatoes, 4 cups beef broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 bay leaf, remaining 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Stir gently to combine, cover, and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4 hours until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are cooked through.
6. Step 6: Remove bay leaf before serving. Spoon stew into bowls and enjoy the comforting Ohio-style beef stew.