Spiced Rum and Molasses Slow Cooker Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-17 · Updated 2026-06-17

Tender beef chunks simmered in a rich molasses and spiced rum broth, slow cooked to develop deep, robust flavors. This Caribbean-inspired beef recipe, ready in about 500 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes, dark spiced rum, molasses for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 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, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1/3 cup dark spiced rum
• 2 tbsp molasses
• 3 cups beef broth
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 large yellow onion, diced
• 4 cloves minced garlic
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/4 cup all-purpose flour

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Pat dry 2 lbs beef chuck cubes and toss with 1/4 cup all-purpose flour seasoned with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the beef cubes in batches for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned and crusted. Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
3. Step 3: In the same skillet, add 1 large diced yellow onion, 4 cloves minced garlic, 3 sliced carrots, and 2 sliced celery stalks. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute. Deglaze the pan with 1/3 cup dark spiced rum, scraping up browned bits. Let the rum simmer for 2 minutes to reduce slightly.
5. Step 5: Transfer the vegetable and rum mixture to the slow cooker. Add 3 cups beef broth, 2 tbsp molasses, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
6. Step 6: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours, until beef is fork-tender and flavors are deeply melded. Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper to taste before serving.