Pork Free Crockpot Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

Total time8 hr 25 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time8 hr

4.6

(13)

Pork Free Crockpot Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

Few things hit harder on a cold evening than a deeply savory beef stew that's been slowly building flavor all day in the crockpot. Chunks of beef chuck are seared until a serious brown crust forms before they ever hit the slow cooker — that step alone makes the whole dish taste like it came from a restaurant kitchen. Carrots, parsnips, turnips, and celery soak up a broth seasoned with turmeric, ginger, coconut aminos, and apple cider vinegar, creating layers of warmth and depth that feel anything but ordinary. Bone broth keeps the base rich and nourishing, while an arrowroot slurry stirred in at the end pulls everything together into a glossy, spoon-coating sauce. Every single ingredient here is completely free of pork and pork-derived products, so there's no need to scrutinize labels or swap anything out — it's straightforwardly clean from the start. Fresh thyme and rosemary do the heavy lifting on aromatics, and a handful of chopped parsley at the end brightens the whole bowl. Set it in the morning and come home to something that smells absolutely incredible.

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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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