Description
A hearty, Paleo-friendly slow cooker stew made with tender beef chuck roast, sweet potatoes, and root vegetables. It is a ‘set it and forget it’ meal that is gluten-free, dairy-free, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, trimmed and cut into chunks
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 medium carrots, chopped into chunks
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 2 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary (or 1 tsp dried)
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or 3 sprigs fresh)
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prep ingredients: Chop onion, carrots, celery, and sweet potatoes into uniform 1-inch chunks. Mince garlic and measure herbs.
- Sear the beef: Pat beef dry and season generously with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a Dutch oven or skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef for 2-3 minutes per side until browned. Remove and set aside.
- Build the base: In the same pan, cook onion and celery for 2 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
- Combine in slow cooker: Transfer onion mixture to the slow cooker. Add sweet potatoes, carrots, and celery. Place seared beef on top. Pour in beef broth. Add rosemary, thyme, and bay leaf. Stir gently.
- Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 4-5 hours, until beef is fork-tender.
- Finish: Remove bay leaf and rosemary sprigs. Taste and adjust seasoning. If too thin, simmer uncovered on HIGH for 30 minutes to reduce. Serve hot.
Notes
Do not skip searing the beef for better flavor. Cut vegetables uniformly for even cooking. Use low-sodium broth to control salt levels. The stew freezes well for up to 3 months. If using green beans, add them in the last hour of cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 4-8 hours
- Category: Main Course
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 380
- Sugar: 8
- Sodium: 450
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 6
- Protein: 30
Keywords: paleo, slow cooker, beef stew, sweet potato, gluten-free, dairy-free, healthy dinner, meal prep, comfort food