Easy Crockpot Beef Stew Recipe

Wine or dark beer can add extra flavor dimensions, making this hearty stew even more craveworthy. And the best part? All you have to do is take a few minutes to throw everything into a crockpot in the morning, and come home to a prepared meal that fills your house with its delicious aroma.

The best thing about our crockpot recipes is that there’s barely any work involved. This recipe doesn’t require you brown your meat beforehand, but you can if you feel the urge. I never do, and it always works out perfectly.

To make this 100 percent Paleo, leave out the potatoes. I personally don’t have an issue with potatoes, as long as they’re organic. If you want a super-rich flavor, the addition of one cup of red wine or gluten-free dark beer (or regular dark beer, if you don’t have a problem with gluten) adds a fantastic depth you can’t get anywhere else. But that’s up to you.

Ingredients

•  2 pounds pastured stewing beef
•  2 cups of beef or chicken stock (or 1 cup stock and 1 cup wine or beer)
•  1 T balsamic vinegar
•  1 medium onion, chopped
•  2 stalks of celery, roughly chopped
•  2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
•  3-5 small potatoes, cubed (optional)
•  1 to 3 cloves of garlic, minced (adjust according to your taste)
•  1 T paprika
•  3 bay leaves
•  1/2 t salt
•  1/2 t black pepper
•  1 t each dried rosemary, basil, and oregano
•  1/8 cup arrowroot powder (if you want to thicken your stew)

Instructions

1.  Place meat into crockpot.
2.  Add liquids then all other ingredients except for arrowroot powder on top.
3. ................................

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