Low Sugar Crockpot Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

Total time8 hr 25 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time8 hr

4.6

(13)

Low Sugar Crockpot Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

Slow-cooked beef stew is one of those deeply satisfying meals that feels like it took all day — because it did, in the best possible way. Chunks of chuck roast are seared until a dark, caramelized crust forms, then layered with carrots, parsnips, turnips, and celery before the slow cooker does the heavy lifting for eight hours. The broth gets its depth from bone broth, coconut aminos, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, meaning every bit of savory richness comes from real, whole ingredients rather than sweetened sauces or flavor packets. Turmeric and ginger give the beef a warm, earthy coating that makes the whole kitchen smell incredible as it cooks. An arrowroot slurry stirred in at the end thickens the broth into something glossy and spoon-coating without any refined starches or hidden sweeteners. This is the kind of stew that proves comfort food doesn't need a drop of added sugar to taste indulgent and deeply nourishing.

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
2 tbsp coconut oil, divided
1 tsp fine sea salt, plus more to taste
1 tsp ground turmeric
½ tsp ground ginger
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 turnips, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
2 stalks celery, sliced into ½-inch pieces
3 cups bone broth
2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp coconut aminos
Chef's tip
Soy sauce is saltier and less sweet; start with less and adjust.
2 tbsp arrowroot starch
3 tbsp cold water
4 sprigs fresh thyme
2 sprigs fresh rosemary

For serving

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

Instructions

1
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels, then toss them in a large bowl with 1 tsp salt, the turmeric, and the ginger until evenly coated.
2
Heat 1 tbsp coconut oil in a 12-inch skillet over medium-high heat until shimmering. Add the beef in a single layer, working in two batches to avoid crowding, and sear undisturbed for 3–4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker insert.

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