Gluten-free Beef Stew in Slow Cooker
Gluten-free beef stew made in the Crock-Pot for an easy family dinner. This gluten-free dinner is an especially cozy winter meal! Perfect for a cold day!
Ingredients
- 2 lbs. beef chuck, cut into 1 inch pieces
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large white onion, diced
- 2 stalks celery, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 1 cup total)
- 1 lb. Yukon gold potatoes, cut into 1/2 inch to 1 inch cubes (leave skins on)
- 3 large carrots, cut into 1/2 inch pieces (about 1 cup total)
- 32 oz beef broth, gluten-free
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, gluten-free
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 whole bay leaves, dried
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1 cup frozen peas
- fresh thyme sprigs, for serving
Instructions
1. Season cubed beef with salt and pepper on all sides and set aside.
2. Preheat a large skillet over medium high heat. Add olive oil to skillet.
3. Working in batches, add the cubed beef to the pan and brown on all sides, about 30 seconds per side making sure not to crowd the pan. As the beef is browned, add it to your slow cooker. Repeat with remaining cubed beef.
4. Add diced onion, celery, potatoes and carrots to the slow cooker with the beef. Stir to combine.
5. Pour beef broth over the beef and vegetables.
6. Stir in the salt, pepper, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, minced garlic, bay leaves, and dried thyme.
7. Cook the beef stew on the low setting for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours. Beef should be tender and easily shredded with a fork.
8. Remove bay leaves from the slow cooker and discard.
9. Remove 1/2 cup of beef broth from the slow cooker and combine in a bowl with cornstarch. Whisk until there are no longer any clumps.
10. Pour cornstarch mixture into the slow cooker and stir to combine. Let beef stew cook another 30 minutes, until thickened.
11. Add frozen peas to the slow cooker and cook for a few minutes until they are heated through.
12. Serve with fresh thyme sprigs or chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
Can you skip the browning step? I think it’s definitely a game changer and only takes about 5-10 extra minutes, but it’s totally up to you!