Whole30 Crockpot Beef and Root Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

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A deeply savory, slow-simmered stew featuring tender beef and earthy root vegetables in a herb-infused broth, perfect for chilly evenings. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe (whole30), ready in about 495 minutes, pairs beef chuck, avocado oil, yellow onion 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 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.

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Prep: 15 min Cook: 480 min Serves 4 American cuisine 450 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1.5 lbs beef chuck
2 tbsp avocado oil
1 large yellow onion
3 cloves garlic
2 carrots
2 parsnips
2 stalks celery
1 cup low-sodium beef broth
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp dried thyme
1 bay leaf
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

Step 1: Season the 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then heat 2 tbsp avocado oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering; sear the beef in batches for 2-3 minutes per side until deeply browned, then transfer to the slow cooker.
Step 2: Add the 1 large yellow onion, diced, and 3 cloves garlic, minced, to the skillet, sautéing for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and softened, then pour over the beef in the slow cooker.
Step 3: Add the 2 carrots, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds, 2 parsnips, peeled and sliced into 1/2-inch rounds, 2 stalks celery, sliced, 1 cup low-sodium beef broth, 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 bay leaf to the slow cooker, then stir to combine; cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours until the beef is fork-tender and vegetables are tender.