Vintage Coin Stew

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A slow-simmered beef and vegetable stew with a golden hue, reminiscent of antique coins, featuring tender beef, sweet potatoes, and carrots. This american-inspired slow cooker ready in about 135 minutes pairs beef chuck, cubed, olive oil, onion, large for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 450 calories and feeds 4, 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

• 1.5 lb beef chuck, cubed
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 onion, large
• 3 garlic cloves
• 3 carrots
• 2 sweet potatoes
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add 1.5 lb cubed beef chuck and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes.
2. Step 2: Add 1 diced large onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, cooking until fragrant, about 2 minutes.
3. Step 3: Stir in 3 diced carrots and 2 diced sweet potatoes, cooking for 2 minutes.
4. Step 4: Add 4 cups beef broth, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp dried rosemary, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer.
5. Step 5: Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, or until the beef is fork-tender.
6. Step 6: Stir in 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley and serve.