Name: Gluten-free Beef Stew in Slow Cooker
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 7 h
Total time: 7 h 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 lbs. beef chuck, cut into 1 inch pieces; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 large white onion, diced; 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 1 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch to 1 inch cubes; 3 large carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 32 oz beef broth, gluten-free; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper; 3 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, gluten-free; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 2 whole bay leaves, dried; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 2 tablespoons cornstarch; 1 cup frozen peas; Fresh thyme sprigs, for serving

Description

A comforting and hearty gluten-free beef stew, perfect for chilly evenings, cooked effortlessly in your slow cooker.

Ingredients

2 lbs. beef chuck, cut into 1 inch pieces
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 large white onion, diced
2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
1 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch to 1 inch cubes
3 large carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
32 oz beef broth, gluten-free
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
3 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, gluten-free
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 whole bay leaves, dried
1 teaspoon dried thyme
2 tablespoons cornstarch
1 cup frozen peas
Fresh thyme sprigs, for serving

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Instructions

Season cubed beef with salt and pepper on all sides and set aside.
Preheat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add olive oil to the skillet.
Working in batches, add the cubed beef to the pan and brown on all sides for about 30 seconds per side. Transfer browned beef to your slow cooker.
Add diced onion, celery, potatoes, and carrots to the slow cooker with the beef. Stir to combine.
Pour beef broth over the beef and vegetables.
Stir in salt, pepper, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, bay leaves, and dried thyme.
Cook the beef stew on low for 360-420 minutes or on high for 180-240 minutes until the beef is tender.
Remove bay leaves from the slow cooker and discard.
Mix 1/2 cup of beef broth with cornstarch until smooth, then stir back into the slow cooker and cook for another 30 minutes until thickened.
Add frozen peas and cook for a few minutes until heated through.
Serve with fresh thyme sprigs or chopped fresh parsley.

Notes

For extra flavor, use homemade beef broth. Don’t skip browning the beef for the best flavor. Feel free to add your favorite vegetables.

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 420 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Slow Cooking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 450
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 800mg
Fat: 20g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 30g
Cholesterol: 80mg