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 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 4 large celery stalks chopped into 1 inch pieces; 500 grams beef stew meat cubed; 1/2 bottle red wine; 2 garlic cloves minced; 2 tablespoons fresh thyme; 2 large carrots cut into rounds; 2 cups beef broth; fresh parsley for garnish; 2 tablespoons olive oil; salt and pepper to taste

A hearty, French-inspired stew with tender celery.

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 240 minutes

Style French

Technique Slow Cooking

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · October 03, 2025

A little about this dish

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.

A final fox tip

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.