Nitrate & Nitrite Free Gluten Free Slow Cooker Beef Stew
Total time8 hr 40 min
Prep time25 min
Cook time15 min
5.0(30)
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6 servings
- 2 lbs beef chuck roast, cut into 1 Ā½-inch cubes
- 1 tsp salt
- Ā½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 medium yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1 Ā½-inch chunks
- 2 stalks celery, sliced into Ā½-inch pieces
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tbsp tamari
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, with juices
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
- 2 tbsp cold water
For serving
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels and season all over with the salt and black pepper.
- 2
Heat the olive 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 3ā4 minutes per side until a deep brown crust forms. Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker insert.
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