Nightshade Free Crockpot Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

Total time8 hr 25 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time8 hr

4.6

(13)

Nightshade Free Crockpot Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

Slow-cooked beef stew is pure comfort food, and this version proves you don't need tomatoes, potatoes, or peppers to make something deeply satisfying. The chuck roast gets seared until a gorgeous brown crust forms before it ever hits the slow cooker — that step alone builds the kind of rich, savory depth that makes a stew memorable. Carrots, parsnips, turnips, and celery take the place of nightshade staples, and after eight hours on low they become meltingly tender while soaking up every bit of that herb-scented broth. Turmeric and ginger give the beef a warm, earthy coating, while coconut aminos and apple cider vinegar add a subtle complexity that rounds out the whole pot. Arrowroot starch whisked in at the end thickens the broth into a silky, spoon-coating gravy without any flour or cornstarch. It's the kind of meal you set up in the morning and come home to like a reward — ladle it into bowls, scatter some fresh parsley on top, and dinner is done.

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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
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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