Sesame Free Crockpot Beef and Mushroom Stew

Total time8 hr 55 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time30 min

4.5

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Sesame Free Crockpot Beef and Mushroom Stew

Hearty, warming, and deeply satisfying, this slow-cooked beef and mushroom stew is the kind of meal that fills the whole house with an irresistible aroma before you've even sat down to eat. Chunks of beef chuck roast are seared until deeply browned, then layered with cremini mushrooms, carrots, parsnips, and celery for a stew that's as nourishing as it is comforting. Coconut aminos stand in for traditional soy-based sauces, delivering that savory, umami-rich depth without any hidden sesame — a common concern with bottled condiments and store-bought broths. Fresh ginger, turmeric, thyme, and rosemary round out the flavor in a way that feels complex but comes together almost entirely hands-off in the slow cooker. An arrowroot slurry stirred in near the end gives the broth a silky, spoon-coating consistency that makes every bowl feel like something you'd order at a restaurant. Whether you set it on Low before work or High for an afternoon cook, the result is fork-tender beef that practically melts on contact. A handful of fresh parsley over the top is all it needs to finish.

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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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