{"id":829,"date":"2025-01-28T20:01:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-28T20:01:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/28\/paleo-friendly-slow-cooked-beef-stew\/"},"modified":"2025-01-28T20:01:11","modified_gmt":"2025-01-28T20:01:11","slug":"paleo-friendly-slow-cooked-beef-stew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/2025\/01\/28\/paleo-friendly-slow-cooked-beef-stew\/","title":{"rendered":"Paleo friendly slow-cooked beef stew"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Paleo-Friendly Slow-Cooked Beef Stew Recipe<\/h1>\n<h2>Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons olive oil<\/li>\n<li>4 cups beef broth (preferably homemade for richer flavor)<\/li>\n<li>1 large onion, chopped<\/li>\n<li>3 carrots, peeled and sliced<\/li>\n<li>3 celery stalks, chopped<\/li>\n<li>3 cloves garlic, minced<\/li>\n<li>1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed<\/li>\n<li>2 cups mushrooms, halved<\/li>\n<li>1 tablespoon tomato paste<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried thyme<\/li>\n<li>1 teaspoon dried rosemary<\/li>\n<li>1 bay leaf<\/li>\n<li>Salt and pepper to taste<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons arrowroot powder (optional, for thickening)<\/li>\n<li>2 tablespoons cold water (optional, for thickening)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Preparation<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Heat the Olive Oil<\/strong>: In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches, making sure not to overcrowd the pan. Sear the beef on all sides until browned. This step helps to lock in flavors. Once browned, transfer the beef to a large slow cooker.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Saut\u00e9 the Vegetables<\/strong>: In the same skillet, add the chopped onions, carrots, and celery. Saut\u00e9 for about 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute, ensuring not to burn the garlic.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker<\/strong>: Transfer the saut\u00e9ed vegetables to the slow cooker. Add the cubed sweet potato, mushrooms, beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf. Stir well to combine. Season with salt and pepper according to taste.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Cook the Stew<\/strong>: Cover the slow cooker and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours, or on high heat for about 4-5 hours. The beef should be tender and the vegetables well-cooked by the end of the cooking time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Thicken the Stew (Optional)<\/strong>: If you prefer a thicker stew, mix the arrowroot powder with cold water in a small bowl to create a slurry. Stir this into the stew about 30 minutes before it finishes cooking. Turn the heat to high if it isn\u2019t already, and allow the stew to thicken.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Final Seasoning<\/strong>: Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p><strong>Serving Suggestions<\/strong>: Serve this delicious paleo-friendly beef stew hot. It pairs well with a side of cauliflower rice or your favorite steamed greens for added nutrition.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2>Recipe Summary<\/h2>\n<p>This hearty and nourishing Paleo-Friendly Slow-Cooked Beef Stew is packed with rich flavors without the use of grains or processed ingredients, making it perfect for those who follow a paleo diet. The combination of tender beef, a variety of nutritious vegetables, and aromatic herbs creates an irresistible comfort meal that\u2019s guaranteed to warm you from the inside out.<\/p>\n<h3>Nutritional Information<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Calories<\/strong>: Approximately 350 calories per serving<\/li>\n<li><strong>Servings<\/strong>: 8<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Preparation and Cooking Time<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Preparation Time<\/strong>: 20 minutes<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cooking Time<\/strong>: 7-8 hours (slow cooker low setting) or 4-5 hours (slow cooker high setting)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Enjoy this wholesome stew with your family and friends as a delightful paleo-friendly meal that\u2019s both healthy and satisfying.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Paleo-Friendly Slow-Cooked Beef Stew Recipe Ingredients 2 lbs. beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes 2 tablespoons olive oil 4 cups beef broth (preferably homemade for richer flavor) 1 large onion, chopped 3 carrots, peeled and sliced 3 celery stalks, chopped 3 cloves garlic, minced 1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed 2 cups mushrooms, [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":828,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[70],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-829","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-main"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-171.png","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/829","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=829"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/829\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":830,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/829\/revisions\/830"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/828"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=829"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=829"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/wildeatsandtreats.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=829"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}