Classic Gluten Free Beef Stew: Hearty & Wholesome
Rich and hearty gluten-free beef stew with tender meat and vegetables, slow-cooked to perfection in a flavorful broth thickened without flour.
Equipment
- Slow cooker or Dutch oven
Ingredients
- 2 lbs chuck roast or stewing beef cut into 1.5-inch cubes
- Cornstarch or arrowroot powder for thickening
- Gluten-free certified beef broth
- Red wine optional, gluten-free
- 2 cups carrots chunked
- 2 cups potatoes chunked
- 2 medium onions diced
- 2 stalks celery chopped
- 8 oz mushrooms quartered
- 4-6 cloves garlic
- Fresh thyme and rosemary
- Bay leaves
- Sea salt and black pepper
Instructions
- Brown meat in small batches
- Sauté vegetables separately
- Combine all ingredients in cooking vessel
- For slow cooker: Cook on low for 8-10 hours
- For stovetop: Simmer for 2.5-3 hours
- Adjust thickness with cornstarch slurry if needed
- Let stew rest before serving
Notes
- Tastes better the next day
- Can be frozen for up to 3 months
- Store in refrigerator for up to 4 days
- Use room temperature ingredients
- Season gradually throughout cooking
- Can substitute gluten-free dark beer for wine
- For Indian variation, add curry powders and garam masala
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 375kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 29gFat: 18gSodium: 580mgPotassium: 890mgFiber: 4gIron: 4mg
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