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bowl with beef stew

Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This simple version of beef stew is quick to prepare and will make a tasty and hearty meal.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Servings 4

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb cubed stew beef pasture raised preferred
  • 1 tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1/4 tsp sea salt
  • 1/8 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1 small onion chopped
  • 2 large russet potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 2 carrots sliced
  • 1 celery stalk sliced
  • 12 oz. bone broth or broth of choice
  • 1 tbsp arrowroot powder
  • 2 tsp water

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients except arrowroot powder and water to the slow cooker
  • Cook on high for 4 hours and low for 6-8 hours.
  • To thicken stew add arrowroot and water to small bowl and mix.
  • Add arrowroot mixture to slow cooker 10 minutes before serving and mix.
  • Allow the stew to thicken and serve.
Keyword slow cooker