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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 Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 5 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 418kcal
Author Olivia Ribas

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
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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 | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 368mg | Potassium: 305mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 4g