Vintage Martin Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

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A slow-simmered stew with tender beef, root vegetables, and aromatic herbs, inspired by Martin's 'Vintage' guitar series—timeless and rich. This comfort food-inspired slow cooker ready in about 210 minutes pairs beef chuck, carrots, parsnips for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 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.

★ 4.4 (12 ratings) Prep: 30 min Cook: 180 min Serves 6 Comfort Food cuisine 480 cal/serving
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Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Step 1: Cut 800g beef chuck into 2.5cm cubes. Heat 25ml olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Brown beef cubes in batches for 3 minutes per side until deeply seared, then set aside.
  2. Step 2: In the same pot, add 150g diced onion, 100g diced celery, and 300g diced carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes until softened and slightly golden.
  3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until darkened in color and fragrant.
  4. Step 4: Sprinkle 15g all-purpose flour over vegetables, stirring constantly for 1 minute to eliminate raw flour taste.
  5. Step 5: Add 600ml beef broth, 200g diced parsnips, 5g thyme, 2 bay leaves, salt, and black pepper. Return beef to pot, bring to a gentle simmer, then cover and transfer to a preheated oven at 160°C (320°F).
  6. Step 6: Braise for 3 hours, checking occasionally to ensure liquid doesn't evaporate too much. Remove bay leaves and skim excess fat. Serve hot with crusty bread.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Vintage Martin Beef Stew with Root Vegetables take to make?

Total time is about 210 minutes (30 min prep + 180 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 Vintage Martin Beef Stew with Root Vegetables?

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 beef chuck from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Vintage Martin Beef Stew with Root Vegetables?

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 Vintage Martin Beef Stew with Root Vegetables 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 Vintage Martin Beef Stew with Root Vegetables?

Comfort Food slow cooker 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.

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