Description
A comforting and hearty Slow Cooker Whole30 Beef Stew recipe that’s perfect for a cozy night in. This stew is packed with tender beef, sweet vegetables, and aromatic herbs, creating a satisfying and flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Stew:
- 1 medium sweet onion, diced to 1 inch
- 2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced into ½-inch coins
- 2 stalks celery, sliced into ½-inch coins
- 2 lb chuck roast, large fat deposits trimmed, cut into 2-inch cubes
- 2 tbsp cornstarch or arrowroot powder
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 cup beef broth
- 28-oz can crushed tomatoes (fire roasted if available)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1.5 tsp kosher salt
- 1 tsp ground pepper
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- ½ medium butternut squash, peeled and cubed (2 cups)
Instructions
- Layer the Vegetables: Spread onion, carrots, and celery at the bottom of the slow cooker.
- Prepare the Beef: Coat beef cubes with cornstarch or arrowroot powder.
- Sear the Beef: Brown the beef in a skillet, then transfer to the slow cooker.
- Deglaze the Pan: Saute garlic, deglaze with beef broth, and pour over the beef in the slow cooker.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Mix in tomatoes, seasonings, thyme, bay leaf, and butternut squash.
- Cook: Seal slow cooker and set to LOW for 6-8 hours.
- Finish and Serve: Stir the stew, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.
Notes
- This stew freezes well for future meals.
- Feel free to add more vegetables like potatoes or parsnips.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Slow Cooker Beef Stew, Whole30 Recipe, Comfort Food, Winter Stew
