A large white bowl brimming with thick, deep burgundy broth. Specks of chopped fresh thyme leaves float on the surface, amidst chunks of glistening celery and meltingly tender beef. A sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley provides a vibrant contrast.

Slow Cooker Red Wine Celery Stew

Name: Slow Cooker Red Wine Celery Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 240 min
Total time: 255 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: large celery stalks, 4 chopped into 1 inch pieces; beef stew meat, 500 grams cubed; red wine, 1/2 bottle; garlic cloves, 2 minced; fresh thyme, 2 tablespoons; large carrots, 2 cut into rounds; beef broth, 2 cups; fresh parsley, for garnish; olive oil, 2 tablespoons; salt and pepper, to taste

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 240 minutes

Style French

Technique Slow Cooking

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily Recipe: October 03, 2025

This Red Wine Celery Stew is a twist on the traditional French stew. The humble celery takes center-stage, soaking up the flavors of thyme, garlic, red wine and beef for a fall-worthy, hearty meal that'll warm your senses.

Ingredients (for 2)

Large celery stalks - 4 - chopped into 1 inch pieces
Beef stew meat - 500 grams - cubed
Red wine - 1/2 bottle
Garlic cloves - 2 - minced
Fresh thyme - 2 tablespoons
Large carrots - 2 - cut into rounds
Beef broth - 2 cups
Fresh parsley - - for garnish
Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
Salt and pepper - - to taste

Preparation

Step 1 - 🍳🥩✅

Heat olive oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides and set them aside.
Step 2 - 🥕🥣🌿

Layer the bottom of your slow cooker with chopped celery and carrots.
Step 3 - 🥩🥗🌿

Place the browned beef on top of the vegetables, followed by the minced garlic and fresh thyme.
Step 4 - ☕🍷🥣

Pour the beef broth and red wine over the mixture in the slow cooker.
Step 5 - 🕗🍲🔥

Cover and cook on 'Low' for 8 hours or 'High' for 4 hours.
Step 6 - 🧂👅✅

Season the stew with salt and pepper to taste.
Step 7 - 🥄🥣🌿

Ladle the stew into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Additional

This meal pairs well with a glass of the same red wine you used for the stew. You could replace the beef stew meat with lamb for a different flavour profile. For those who love a kick, add 1/2 teaspoon of crushed red pepper flakes for some heat.