Nightshade Free Crockpot Beef & Root Vegetable Stew

Total time8 hr 40 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time15 min

4.8

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Nightshade Free Crockpot Beef & Root Vegetable Stew

Slow-cooked beef stew is pure comfort food, and this crockpot version delivers everything you want — tender, shreddable chuck roast, hearty root vegetables, and a rich, deeply savory broth — without a single nightshade in sight. That means no tomatoes, no peppers, and no paprika hiding in the seasoning blend, which is a real win when so many classic stew recipes lean on those ingredients for color and depth. Instead, the flavor comes from a smart combination of coconut aminos, apple cider vinegar, and a warming spice lineup of thyme, rosemary, oregano, ginger, and turmeric — all working together to build something genuinely complex and satisfying. Carrots, parsnips, sweet potatoes, and celery give the stew its body and natural sweetness, while a quick arrowroot slurry at the end thickens the broth to that perfect, spoon-coating consistency. Searing the beef in batches before it goes into the slow cooker is the one step that makes a real difference — that deep brown crust adds a layer of flavor that low-and-slow cooking alone just can't replicate. By the time it's done, the whole thing is fork-tender and ready to ladle into bowls with a scatter of fresh parsley on top. It's the kind of meal that makes the whole house smell incredible and tastes like you spent far more effort than you actually did.

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Ingredients

6 servings

For the stew

2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
2 tbsp coconut oil
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium parsnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
2 stalks celery, sliced into ½-inch pieces
4 cups beef bone broth, homemade or aip-compliant brand
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tsp dried rosemary, crumbled
1 tsp dried oregano
½ tsp ground ginger
½ tsp ground turmeric
2 bay leaves
2 tbsp arrowroot starch
2 tbsp cold water

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf parsley, roughly chopped (optional)

Instructions

1
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season all over with 1 tsp fine sea salt. Heat 2 tbsp coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Working in two batches to avoid crowding, sear the beef for 3–4 minutes per side, undisturbed, until a deep brown crust forms on each side. Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker insert.
2
Reduce the skillet heat to medium. Add the onion and celery to the residual fat and cook, stirring occasionally, until softened and translucent, about 4–5 minutes. Add the garlic and cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant, about 1 minute. Scrape the onion mixture into the slow cooker.

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