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Crockpot Beef Stew is an easy weeknight meal!
If you’re looking for an easy weeknight meal that is healthy – think whole30 and paleo approved – this whole30 approved crockpot beef stew is going to be your new best friend! This recipe is crockpot and slow cooker friendly so you can literally set it and forget it!
If fall and soup go hand in hand for you, I can totally relate. There is nothing better than eating a warm and comforting soup on a chilly fall night!
What is even better is eating a stew recipe that is crockpot-friendly! My crockpot gets a ton of use during this time of year! Yep – when I don’t have to think – and come home to a hot dinner, it’s win! Who doesn’t like an easy weeknight meal, right?
Easy Weeknight Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe
Whole30 Crockpot Beef Stew
Ingredients
- 2 lbs Grassfed Organic Beef Stew Meat
- 1 container whole white mushrooms cleaned
- 2 large carrots sliced
- 1/2 lb mini red potatoes halved
- 1 quart organic grassfed beef broth
- 1 16 oz can diced tomatoes
- 1 small onion sliced
- 2 tb garlic minced
- 1 TB dijon mustard
- 1 TB olive oil
- 1 bay leaf
- salt & pepper to taste
- 1 TB arrowroot
Instructions
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Heat oil in pan. Brown stew meat on all sides until brown but not cooked.
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Add beef to crockpot. Drizzle with dijon mustard. Stir to coat.
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Add in all veggies and garlic.
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Add in garlic.
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Add beef broth and bay leaf.
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Stir until well incorporated. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or until beef is tender. Stir in arrowroot to thicken. Salt & pepper to taste.
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Do you love your crockpot as much as I do? Or are you more into the Instant Pot? Did you know that the instant pot has a crockpot feature?! Yep, my mind is blown too! Tell me about what you think in the comments!
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Ter
Do you add the mushrooms and diced tomatoes anytime, then stir and cook for 6-8 hours? (Do not see that in the instructions)
Thank you!
mommafitpgh@gmail.com
yep! everything cooks together for 8 hours
Elise
Can I freeze this and cook it later? And if so, do I brown the meat before freezing?
Thanks!
mommafitpgh@gmail.com
yes! I have some in my freezer right now :). Def brown it before, it will taste better and hold in the moisture.
Roxanne
Do we cook on high or low?
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8 hours on low!
Nicole
About how many servings does this make?? I’m attempting to calculate macros. Do you happen to have them?
mommafitpgh@gmail.com
Just added the nutrition label! Sorry I must have missed that 🙂 Servings are 6 and macros are 7.2g f, 31.1g carbs, 41.7g protein per serving.
Jeremy
Are you sure about the nutrition facts? I followed the recipe exactly, and split the liquid, meat, and veggies evenly into 6 portions and I have never been so full after supposedly eating only 344 calories(could barely finish it). That usually only happens to me with 750+ calorie meals. Trying to track everything right now, so this would be very helpful!
Great recipe and tastes amazing though!
mommafitpgh@gmail.com
yep it’s correct! I double checked it just to be sure 🙂 I use a nutrition calculator from a food blogging expert (Nutrifox) to calculate the nutrition info. Hope that helps!
mkayjay
Hello! Are potatoes Whole30 compliant?
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yes all potatoes are Whole30 compliant.
Kim
If cooking on high, how long should it cook for?
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I would recommend it on low so the beef cooks more tenderly.
Jessica
Is there a substitute for arrowroot? I don’t have that on hand.
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xanthan gum works! you can also use cornstarch but not if you are keeping it whole30 compliant
Meagan
Can you use the instant pot for this?
What timing would you use ?
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You can! I would sear the meat on all sides using the saute mode and some oil then cook on manual high pressure for 30 minutes.