When the weather is chilly, there is nothing quite like a batch of beef stew to help make you feel all warm and toasty! Fall and winter are the perfect times to whip up a batch of homemade stew. And if you like things that are easy and fuss-free, this slow cooker recipe is the perfect quick prep meal to make!
There is something deeply comforting about a pot of slow-cooker beef stew simmering away all day. Especially when it’s made in a way that feels nourishing and simple. This gluten- and grain-free beef stew is rich and hearty. And it’s full of tender chunks of beef, cozy vegetables, and savory herbs that make your whole kitchen smell like home.
It’s the kind of meal that asks nothing from you except a little prep in the morning. And it rewards you hours later with deep flavor and soul-warming goodness. No flour, no grains…just real, wholesome ingredients coming together in the most beautiful way. Perfect for chilly evenings or anytime you’re craving something grounding and satisfying.
I love to serve this with some freshly baked bread. Or a nice side salad. And it is perfectly paired with some Baked Apples for dessert!
Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Equipment
- slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 lb cubed stew beef pasture raised preferred
- 1 tbsp avocado oil
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/4 tsp sea salt
- 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
- 1 small onion chopped
- 2 large russet potatoes peeled and chopped
- 2 carrots sliced
- 1 celery stalk sliced
- 12 oz. bone broth or broth of choice
- 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
- 2 tsp water
Instructions
- Add all ingredients except arrowroot powder and water to the slow cooker
- Cook on high for 4 hours and low for 6-8 hours.
- To thicken stew add arrowroot and water to small bowl and mix.
- Add arrowroot mixture to slow cooker 10 minutes before serving and mix.
- Allow the stew to thicken and serve.
