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Whole30 Beef Stew

Whole30 Beef Stew

4.04 from 126 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Slow Cooker Option 8 hours 20 minutes
Course dinner
Servings 8 people

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive or avocado oil
  • 2-2.5 lbs stew meat
  • 2 tsp salt divided
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1.5 lbs yellow potatoes cut into small ½” pieces
  • 3 medium carrots cut into ¼” pieces
  • 1 medium yellow onion dices
  • 1 tbsp minced garlic
  • 4 cups beef broth or bone broth
  • 2 tbsp coconut aminos
  • 1/4 cup tomato paste
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tbsp dried parsley
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 2 cups frozen peas

Instructions
 

  • HEAT oil on the stove over medium-high heat in a large pot or in the bottom of an Instant Pot on Sauté. Add stew meat, sprinkle with 1 teaspoon salt and the pepper, and cook for 5 minutes, or until browned on the outside.
  • ADD all the ingredients, including the second teaspoon of salt, to either the large pot, a slow cooker, or an Instant Pot and seal.
  • STOVE - Bring the mixture to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer, and cook covered for 40 minutes, or until veggies are tender.
  • SLOW COOKER - Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  • INSTANT POT - Cook on Stew for 35 minutes.
  • OPTIONAL - For a thicker stew, after cooking time, blend 1 cup cooked potatoes with 1 cup broth and then add back into the stew.
  • ADD frozen peas and remove bay leaves. Stir well to combine and let sit for 5 minutes before serving.
  • STORE in the fridge for up to 1 week or freeze for up to 3 months in a sealed container.
Keyword instant pot, slow cooker, stew
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