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Healthy slow cooker beef stew inside of a black slow cooker.
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Healthy Slow Cooker Beef Stew

Cozy, delicious and rich, this gluten-free Healthy Slow Cooker Beef Stew is loaded with potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms alongside tender, melt in your mouth beef. It's paleo friendly as well!
Course dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Keyword beef stew, Healthy Beef Stew, Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 418kcal

Ingredients

  • 2 lb. beef chuck roast  cut into 2-inch chunks.
  • Kosher salt to taste
  • Freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour or arrow flour for Paleo and Whole30
  • 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 cup white onion chopped
  • 4 garlic cloves minced
  • 1/3 cup tomato paste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 cup carrot cut into 2-inch chunks.
  • 4 medium Yukon Gold potatoes diced into 2-inch pieces.
  • 1 3/4 cups low-sodium beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1/2 cup peas
  • Fresh chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, pat beef dry with a paper towel. Season with salt, pepper and flour.
  • Add olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. When the skillet is hot enough add the meat and sear on all sides until golden brown. It will take about 5-10 minutes. Transfer the meat to the slow cooker.
    overhead view of a cast iron skillet containing steak bites
  • In the same skillet, add onions and garlic and if necessary add a little bit more of olive oil. Cook for 2-3 minutes. Scrape the pan with a wooden spoon to get all browned meat bits. Add tomato paste and Worcestershire Sauce. Mix everything well. Transfer it to the slow cooker.
    overhead view of sautéed onions in a cast iron skillet
  • Add remaining ingredients (don’t add the fresh parsley) to the slow cooker. Give a good stir and season with salt and pepper to taste.
    beef stew ingredients inside of a black slow cooker bowl.
  • Close the slow cooker and cook on high for 5 hours or on low for 8 hours.
    Healthy slow cooker beef stew inside of a black slow cooker bowl.
  • Remove the bay leaves, stir in the peas, and garnish with parsley before serving.
    Healthy slow cooker beef stew inside of a white bowl.

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Notes

  • For the best flavour and texture, I recommend you get chuck roast instead of stew meat. 
  • Avoid opening the slow cooker to check on the stew. Opening the lid releases the heat that was built up and it’ll take time to re-built all that lost heat.
  • Make sure to cut the chuck roast into even pieces. If they are larger or smaller than 2-inch chunks, you'll have to adjust the timing. 
  • To store: Store leftover beef stew in the fridge for up to 4 days in an airtight container. 
  • To reheat: You can reheat the stew in the microwave or on the stovetop. 
  • To freeze: Freeze leftover stew in a freezer-safe container for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat before enjoying. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1/6 | Calories: 418kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 32g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g