Whole 30 Whole30 Crockpot Beef Stew

Total time8 hr 25 min

Prep time25 min

Cook time8 hr

5.0

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Slow-cooked beef stew is the kind of meal that feels like a reward at the end of a long day, and this version delivers every bit of that deep, hearty comfort. Chuck roast gets seared until a serious brown crust forms before it ever hits the slow cooker, which builds the kind of rich, savory flavor that makes the broth taste like it simmered all week. Carrots, celery, baby potatoes, and onion round out the pot, while fresh thyme, rosemary, smoked paprika, and a splash of coconut aminos layer in complexity without a single off-plan ingredient. That last detail matters — coconut aminos stand in for soy sauce seamlessly, and arrowroot starch does the thickening work that flour or cornstarch would normally handle, giving you a glossy, spoon-coating broth that feels completely indulgent. Apple cider vinegar adds a quiet brightness that keeps the whole bowl from feeling heavy. Set it on Low in the morning and come home to fork-tender beef that practically falls apart on its own. It makes six servings, so leftovers are practically guaranteed — and this one only gets better the next day.

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1 ½-inch cubes
1 ½ tsp kosher salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp olive oil
1 medium yellow onion, roughly chopped
3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
1 tbsp coconut aminos
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 sprig fresh rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 tsp smoked paprika
2 tbsp arrowroot starch
2 tbsp cold water

For serving

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

Instructions

1
Pat the beef cubes dry with paper towels, then 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. Working in two batches to avoid crowding, add the beef in a single layer 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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