SLOW COOKER CHUNKY BEEF STEW

This low FODMAP chunky beef stew is hearty, rich, and easy on the gut. Packed with tender beef and root veggies, it’s comfort food without the bloat.

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 8 30

Total Time 8 40

Servings Servings

Ingredients

1 tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil or Garlic-Infused Olive Oil
4 strips Bacon
1-1 ½ pounds Stewing Beef or Boneless Beef Chuck cut into 1-inch cubes
2 cups Low FODMAP Broth or Stock
2 cups Baby Potatoes halved, larger ones quarted
2 cups Baby Carrots
1 can Sliced Mushrooms drained
½ cup Dry Red Wine*
2 tbsp Tomato Paste
3 tbsp Fresh Parsley chopped, more for garnish
2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
2 tbsp Soy Sauce or Tamari
1 tbsp Dried Thyme
1 tbsp Smoked Paprika
1 tbsp Cornstarch
2 Bay Leaves
Salt and Pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat. Dice the bacon and add it to the hot skillet, stirring frequently until cooked through and crisp, about 4-5 minutes. Move to a paper towel lined plate and allow excess oil to drain off. Transfer to the slow cooker.
Season the beef with salt, pepper, and smoked paprika. Using the same skillet, add the beef chunks in a single layer and cook until evenly browned, 1-2 minutes per side. Transfer to the slow cooker and be sure not to leave any liquid behind in the pan.
Add the baby potatoes, baby carrots, thyme, and more salt and pepper to the slow cooker. Add the worcestershire, soy sauce or tamari, bay leaves, and tomato paste. Stir until well combined. Add broth and red wine. Stir again.
Cover and cook on low heat for 6-8 hours (until the meat is tender, mine took closer to 6) or high for 3-4.
In the last half hour of cooking, mix the 1 tbsp of cornstarch into 2 tbsp of broth (just remove it from the slow cooker into a small bowl), add it back in, and stir. Add the canned mushrooms, chopped parsley, and more salt and pepper and cook for additional 30 minutes or until the broth has thickened. Garnish with extra parsley and serve hot!

Notes

I like using a Cabernet Sauvignon or Merlot for this recipe.

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