The secret to a truly tender and flavorful paleo beef stew lies in the slow cooker and quality ingredients. This recipe simplifies the process, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully over hours, resulting in meat that’s incredibly succulent. It’s a fantastic option for those following a paleo lifestyle or anyone seeking a wholesome, hands-off meal. This paleo beef stew focuses on rich, natural flavors from grass-fed beef, fresh aromatics, and a balanced blend of herbs. I once tried rushing a beef stew, and the meat just wasn’t as tender – patience with the slow cooker is key for this paleo beef stew.

⏱ Time: 500 min
👥 Servings: 6
📊 Level: Easy
🥗 12 ingredients
Melt-in-Your-Mouth Paleo Beef Stew - Paleo Beef Stew: savor this tender, flavorful slow cooker recipe. Master rich flavors with coconut aminos for a healthy, sa

Melt-in-Your-Mouth Paleo Beef Stew

Paleo Beef Stew: savor this tender, flavorful slow cooker recipe. Master rich flavors with coconut aminos for a healthy, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Coconut oil (enough to coat the bottom of the sauté pan)
  • 2 pounds stew meat, cut into cubes
  • 2 white onions, cut into wedges
  • 4 cloves garlic, pressed
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons coconut aminos
  • 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes
  • 1 head cauliflower, cut into florets

Method
 

  1. In a large sauté pan, melt the coconut oil over medium-high heat. Add the stew meat and onion wedges and sear for about 5-7 minutes until browned on all sides.
  2. Transfer the seared meat and onions to a slow cooker. Add the pressed garlic, beef broth, coconut aminos, red wine vinegar, bay leaves, oregano, and thyme to the slow cooker. Stir everything together.
  3. Cook on LOW for 8-10 hours or on HIGH for 4-6 hours.
  4. Approximately 2 hours before the end of the cooking time, stir in the grape tomatoes.
  5. With 1 hour remaining, add the cauliflower florets and continue cooking until tender.
  6. Serve hot and refrigerate any leftovers for up to one week.

Notes

– For the most tender stew meat, ensure it’s cut into uniform 1-inch cubes so it cooks evenly.
– If your slow cooker has a ‘sear’ function, use it directly in the pot to brown the meat and onions for extra depth of flavor.
– The internal temperature for fully cooked beef stew meat should reach 160°F (71°C).
– Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on the stove.
Nutrition information is an estimate, calculated automatically. Values vary with brands, substitutions and portion sizes.

Pro tips

  • For the most tender stew meat, ensure it’s cut into uniform 1-inch cubes so it cooks evenly.
  • If your slow cooker has a ‘sear’ function, use it directly in the pot to brown the meat and onions for extra depth of flavor.
  • The internal temperature for fully cooked beef stew meat should reach 160°F (71°C).
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and reheat gently on the stove.

This Slow Cooker Paleo Beef Stew is a testament to how simple, wholesome ingredients can create an incredibly satisfying meal. Enjoy this nourishing dish and feel free to adjust the herbs to your preference. Happy cooking!

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