Slow Cooker Whole30 Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-08 · Updated 2026-04-08

Fall-apart tender beef and root vegetables simmered in a rich broth, cooked low and slow for maximum depth of flavor while staying Whole30-compliant. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 445 minutes, pairs beef chuck, avocado oil, onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. 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, cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck
• 2 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 large, diced onion
• 3, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces carrot
• 3 stalks, cut into 1-inch pieces celery
• 4 cloves, minced garlic
• 4 cups (Whole30 compliant) beef broth
• 2, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes potato
• 1 cup, diced parsnip
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• to taste salt
• to taste black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Sear 2 lbs beef chuck cubes for 3-4 minutes per side until browned, then transfer to a slow cooker.
2. Step 2: In the same skillet, add 1 large diced onion, 3 diced carrots, 3 diced celery stalks, and 4 minced garlic cloves. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened.
3. Step 3: Pour 4 cups beef broth into the slow cooker, then add the sautéed vegetables, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, and season with salt and black pepper to taste. Stir to combine.
4. Step 4: Add 2 potatoes (peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes) and 1 cup diced parsnips to the slow cooker. Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until beef and vegetables are tender.