South Dakota-Inspired Slow Cooker Beef Stew
A hearty slow-cooked beef stew featuring tender Sioux Falls beef, root vegetables, and a rich savory broth perfect for comforting meals. This american-inspired beef ready in about 500 minutes pairs beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes, large yellow onion, diced, stalks celery stalks, sliced 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 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 cubed into 1-inch pieces
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery stalks, sliced
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
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Instructions
- Step 1: Toss 2 lbs beef chuck roast cubes with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 tsp black pepper, and 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt until evenly coated.
- Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until a deep crust forms; transfer browned beef to the slow cooker.
- Step 3: In the same skillet, sauté 1 large diced yellow onion, 4 minced garlic cloves, 2 sliced celery stalks, and 3 sliced carrots over medium heat for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
- Step 4: Add 2 tbsp tomato paste to the skillet and cook for 2 minutes, stirring to combine.
- Step 5: Transfer the sautéed vegetables and tomato paste to the slow cooker. Add 3 cubed russet potatoes, 4 cups beef broth, 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tsp dried rosemary.
- Step 6: Stir gently to mix all ingredients, cover, and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
- Step 7: Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving.
Frequently asked questions
How long does South Dakota-Inspired Slow Cooker Beef 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 South Dakota-Inspired Slow Cooker Beef 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 large yellow onion, diced from drying out.
Can I substitute ingredients in South Dakota-Inspired Slow Cooker Beef 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 South Dakota-Inspired Slow Cooker Beef Stew for a different number of people?
The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). 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 South Dakota-Inspired Slow Cooker Beef Stew?
American beef 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.
