Whole30: Slow Cooker Beef Stew by Lexi's Clean Kitchen

Ingredients

1. 2 lb. boneless grass-fed chuck, cubed
2. 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
3. 2 cups beef broth
4. 2 tbsp tomato paste
5. 1 tbsp tapioca flour/or flour of choice
6. 3 organic carrots, chopped
7. 1 large onion, chopped
8. 1 cup mushrooms, chopped
9. 2 cloves garlic, minced
10. 2 celery stalks, chopped
11. 1 cup frozen peas
12. 1 tbsp paprika
13. 1 tbsp garlic granules
14. 1 bay leaf
15. 1 tsp parsley
16. 1 tsp thyme
17. 1 tsp Himalayan sea salt, more to taste
18. 1 tsp ground pepper, more to taste

Instructions

1. In a skillet, heat oil and brown the meat for 5 minutes
2. Chop all veggies and place into the crock-pot with the meat
3. Add in broth, tomato paste, tapioca, and spices
4. Mix well to combine
5. Set on low for 8-10 hours
6. After 7 hours, taste and adjust spices to your liking (i.e. add additional salt, cayenne, or red pepper flakes)
7. Remove bay leaf and serve hot

By Lexi's Clean Kitchen