Pregnancy Friendly Whole30 Smoky Pot Roast Stew

Total time3 hr 30 min

Prep time20 min

Cook time3 hr 10 min

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Pregnancy Friendly Whole30 Smoky Pot Roast Stew

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Ingredients

6 servings

2 ½ lb beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch cubes
Ingredient note
Cook all meat thoroughly when pregnant.
1 ½ tsp salt
½ tsp black pepper
2 tbsp avocado oil, divided
1 medium yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
3 stalks celery, cut into 1-inch pieces
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp smoked paprika
1 tsp ground cumin
½ tsp dried oregano
Ingredient note
Oregano is fine during pregnancy in normal cooking amounts - this recipe uses about 1/8 tsp per serving. The caution is about concentrated oregano oil and large medicinal doses.
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
2 tbsp tomato paste
1 can (14.5 oz) fire-roasted diced tomatoes
Ingredient note
There is no pregnancy-specific risk from fire-roasted diced tomatoes - it is fine to use in this recipe.
2 cups beef broth
1 lb baby potatoes, halved
2 sprigs fresh thyme
1 bay leaf

For serving

2 tbsp fresh flat-leaf 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 1 tbsp of the avocado oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot 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 a plate and set aside.

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