Slow Cooker Savoury Beef Mince with Root Vegetables

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-05-26 · Updated 2026-05-26

A comforting slow-cooked beef mince stew infused with classic Australian flavors and hearty root vegetables, perfect for a cozy dinner. This Australian-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 440 minutes, pairs lean ground beef, brown onion, diced, carrots, peeled and chopped for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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

• 600 g lean ground beef
• 1 large brown onion, diced
• 2 medium carrots, peeled and chopped
• 1 medium parsnip, peeled and chopped
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 400 ml beef stock
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 100 g frozen peas
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add 600 g lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until browned and no longer pink, about 6-7 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced brown onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, 2 chopped carrots, 1 chopped parsnip, and 2 chopped celery stalks to the beef. Sauté for 5 minutes until vegetables soften and onions are translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Cook for 2 minutes until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker. Pour in 400 ml beef stock and 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
6. Step 6: About 15 minutes before serving, stir in 100 g frozen peas and cook until warmed through.
7. Step 7: Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley before serving. Serve with mashed potatoes or crusty bread.