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Slow Cooker Beef Stew

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This slow cooker beef stew is nourishing and easy to make! It's paleo, whole30, and AIP friendly.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Servings 4 servings
Calories 251
Author Michelle

Ingredients

  • 1 lb beef stew meat
  • 2 cups carrots peeled and chopped
  • 1 cup parsnips peeled and chopped
  • 2 large leeks white part sliced into half moons
  • 5 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste sub nomato sauce for AIP
  • 1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper (omit for AIP)
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tsp thyme
  • 2 tbsp parsley. chopped plus additional for topping
  • Optional- 2 tsp arrowroot starch to thicken

Instructions

  • Add the beef to the bottom of the slow cooker along with the vegetables.
  • Pour the broth, tomato paste, vinegar and seasonings over the beef and vegetables. Stir well to combine.
  • Set the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 7-8 hours (or high for 3-4 hours). The beef should be fully cooked through to about 160F and the vegetables tender.
  • If a thicker broth is desired, spoon out about 1/2 cup of broth and whisk in the arrowroot starch. Add back to the slow cooker and cook for another 20 minutes or so to thicken.
  • Remove the bay leaves and serve topped with fresh parsley and seasonings to taste.

Notes

All nutritional information are estimations and will vary. Estimations do not include optional ingredients.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 251kcal | Carbohydrates: 22.6g | Protein: 30.2g | Fat: 5.2g | Fiber: 4.8g