Dairy Free Crockpot Beef and Mushroom Stew

Total time8 hr 55 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time30 min

4.5

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Dairy Free Crockpot Beef and Mushroom Stew

Rich, slow-cooked beef stew is one of those deeply satisfying meals that can feel off-limits when you're avoiding dairy — but this crockpot version is completely built without butter, cream, or any dairy-based thickeners. Instead, coconut oil gives the sear a beautiful crust, and arrowroot starch whisked into the broth at the end creates a silky, glossy sauce that coats every chunk of beef and vegetable. The flavor base is genuinely impressive: coconut aminos add a subtle savory depth, apple cider vinegar brightens the whole pot, and fresh ginger and turmeric give it a warmth that lingers. Cremini mushrooms, carrots, parsnips, and celery all go in together, so by the time the lid comes off after seven or eight hours on low, everything is tender and soaked through with that herb-scented bone broth. The step of searing the beef in batches before it hits the slow cooker is worth every extra minute — that deep brown crust is where most of the flavor lives. A handful of fresh parsley over the top at serving adds a pop of color and a clean, herby finish. This is the kind of bowl that makes a cold evening feel completely manageable.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the stew

2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1½-inch cubes
1 tsp salt, divided
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 lb cremini mushrooms, quartered
1 medium yellow onion, diced
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 stalks celery, sliced
3 cups bone broth
2 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
½ tsp ground turmeric
3 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary
2 tbsp arrowroot starch
2 tbsp cold water

For serving

2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season with ½ tsp of the salt. Heat the coconut oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in two batches to avoid crowding, sear the beef on two sides for 3–4 minutes per side, until deeply browned and releasing easily from the pan. Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker.
2
Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the onion and celery to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add the garlic and ginger and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Scrape the contents of the skillet into the slow cooker.

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