Seeds Free Crockpot Beef Stew with Root Vegetables

Total time8 hr 25 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time8 hr

4.6

(13)

Seeds Free 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 serious crust forms, then layered with carrots, parsnips, turnips, and celery before the slow cooker does its magic over eight hours. The broth gets its depth from bone broth, coconut aminos, and a splash of apple cider vinegar, while turmeric and ginger give the whole pot a warm, earthy backbone. Fresh thyme and rosemary steep right into the liquid, so every bite carries that unmistakable herb-forward aroma. Arrowroot starch steps in as the thickener here, keeping the broth silky and glossy without relying on any seed-based ingredients that might otherwise sneak into a classic stew recipe. It's the kind of bowl that genuinely improves a cold evening, and the leftovers — if there are any — taste even better the next day.

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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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