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This gluten-free beef stew is the ultimate comforting dinner and is a perfect meal for warming up with on a cold day.
This gluten-free beef stew recipe is one of my favorite recipes to make when the weather gets chilly out. It's hearty and comforting and made with real, simple ingredients. It's the ultimate slow-cooked beef dinner that the whole family will love, and go back for seconds to enjoy some more!
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Ingredients.
This gluten-free stew recipe is made with real ingredients. You won't find any flavor packets here. Just simple, easy ingredients that give you the most delicious dinner every time.
- Beef Roast
- Potatoes
- Onion
- Mushrooms
- Carrots
- Peas
- Whole Tomatoes
- Beef Stock
- Arrowroot Starch
- Tomato Paste
- Dijon Mustard
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Worcestershire Sauce
- Olive Oil
- Spices
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Ingredient notes and substitutions.
- Beef roast. - You can use whatever kind of beef roast you like. You can even buy already cut and packaged stew meat, so you don't have to cut your own. You'll often see packages labeled as chuck steak or braising steak. The most important part of picking beef for making beef stew is the collage in the meat. You want to choose a tougher cut of meat so as it cooks, the collagen breaks down, and the meat becomes tender and not mushy. I tend to opt for a boneless chuck roast.
- Potatoes. - I use either yellow potatoes or mini roasting potatoes. I also don't tend to peel these potatoes for this gluten-free stew recipe because I like the added texture.
- Carrots. - Don't cut your carrots really small. Carrots cook fast when in liquid, and you could end up with mushy carrots if you cut them really small. I tend to keep them in about one-inch-sized pieces.
- Peas. - I love the pop of freshness peas added at the end of cooking this gluten-free beef stew recipe. However, if you don't like peas, you can leave them out or substitute another green, like green beans, if you prefer.
- Beef stock. - Always read the labels and ensure that your beef stock is gluten-free since not all beef stocks and broths sold in the stores are gluten-free.
- Arrowroot starch. - This is used to help sear the beef pieces as well as helping to thicken the stew as it cooks.
- Worcestershire sauce. - Worcestershire sauce comes in many different varieties and can sometimes include barley malt vinegar. I use the Lea and Perrins brand Worcestershire sauce, and it is labeled gluten-free. If you can't find gluten-free Worcestershire sauce, you can substitute it with gluten-free soy sauce or coconut aminos.
Steps.
This gluten-free beef stew recipe comes together with just a few simple steps and then letting it go low and slow.
- Coat the beef.
- Sear the beef.
- Saute the mushrooms and onions.
- Add the beef back to the mushrooms and onions, and then add the tomatoes, beef stock, and spices and let it go low and slow.
- Once the beef has started to become tender, add your potatoes and carrots.
- Stir in the peas and serve warm.
Tips and tricks.
- Season the beef well. - I always season the beef well when I coat it before searing. This adds more flavor to the individual pieces of beef in the stew and more flavor to the gluten-free stew.
- Sear the meat. - While skipping this step won't ruin the recipe, it won't help it either. Trust me, taking just a few minutes to sear the meat before cooking this stew will make such a difference in the final flavor and the tenderness of the beef.
- Saute the onions and mushrooms. - Just as searing the meat helps, taking the time to saute the mushrooms and onions will yield more flavor and better texture. Trust me; you don't just want boiled mushrooms and onions in your gluten-free stew.
- Thinner or thicker stew. - This gluten-free stew recipe uses arrowroot starch on the beef to help thicken the beef stew slowly as it cooks. If you find you want to change the final consistency of the stew, you can. If you want your stew thicker, combine a little bit of the broth from the stew into a small bowl with more arrowroot starch or corn starch to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the pot and let it simmer for a few more minutes until the stew has thickened. Do NOT just add more starch to your pot dry. You will end up with pieces of uncooked starch in your stew. If you want a thinner stew, just add more gluten-free beef stock to the pot as it cooks.
- Adjust the spices. - Because this stew goes low and slow for a few hours, you want to make sure you check the gluten-free beef stew seasonings are right, in particular salt. I always tend to reserve salt and taste and adjust as needed when I add the peas in the end.
- Add wine. - I don't add it often because I don't keep it on hand, but if you want to up the flavor of this beef stew, feel free to add in about a cup of your favorite red wine.
Alternate cooking methods.
This gluten-free beef stew recipe cooks on the stove. However, you can easily cook this stew recipe in a slow cooker or even in an instant pot if you prefer.
Gluten-free beef stew in a slow cooker.
- Follow the steps to sear the meat and saute the mushrooms and onions.
- Then transfer the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and let it go low and slow.
I do suggest still waiting to add the potatoes and carrots until the last few hours, so you don't end up with mushy vegetables.
Gluten-free beef stew in an instant pot.
For the best results, follow these tips.
- Sear your meat and veggies.
- Cook the meat and veggies with the liquids on meat/ stew settings.
- Stir in the peas once pressure is released.
- If you need to thicken your stew once it's cooked, make a slurry of the broth and more starch. Add it after the peas with the instant pot on saute until it thickens as desired.
Serving suggestions.
This gluten-free beef stew is perfect for an all-in-one dinner, but sometimes it's nice to add a little something to the side. My cassava flour french bread is delicious dipped into this stew, but it's also great paired with some gluten-free naan or even some gluten-free cornbread.
Storing, freezing, and reheating.
- This gluten-free beef stew will stay good in the fridge for about 2-3 days after it is made.
- If you want to freeze this stew, you can. Just let it completely cool and place it in a freezer-safe container. Once frozen, it can be stored for up to three months.
- To reheat, let the stew defrost as needed in the fridge and then warm it up on the stove or in the microwave until hot before serving.
More gluten-free soups.
Soup is always a good idea. Give some of these gluten-free soups a try next.
📖 Recipe
Slow-cooked Gluten-free Beef Stew
This gluten-free beef stew is the ultimate comforting dinner and is a perfect meal for warming up with on a cold day.
Ingredients
- 2-4 Pound Beef Roast or stew meat of choice.
- 2-3 Cups Chopped potatoes.
- 2 Cups Chopped Carrots
- 1 ½ Cups Chopped Mushrooms
- 1 Medium Chopped White or Yellow Onion
- 1 Cup Peas I use frozen peas.
- `1 20 ounce can Whole Peeled Tomatoes
- 6 Cups Beef Stock or Broth
- ¼ Cup Arrowroot Starch You can also use cornstarch.
- 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Dijon Mustard
- 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Onion Powder
- 2 Teaspoons Thyme
- 1 Teaspoon Pepper
- 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt
Instructions
- Cut and toss the beef in a bowl with the arrowroot starch and half the salt and pepper.2-4 Pound Beef Roast, ¼ Cup Arrowroot Starch, 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt, 1 Teaspoon Pepper
- In a large pot, add warm the olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Working in batches, as needed, sear the pieces of beef in the olive oil until all sides are browned.2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- Remove the seared beef pieces from the pot and set them aside.
- Add the chopped mushrooms and onions to the skillet and saute them until they soften and start to get some color.1 ½ Cups Chopped Mushrooms, 1 Medium Chopped White or Yellow Onion
- Once the mushrooms and onions have been sauteed, add the beef back to the pot. (At this point, add everything to a slow cooker if you are using one.)
- Add the tomatoes, tomato paste, beef stock, dijon mustard, worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar to the pot.`1 20 ounce can Whole Peeled Tomatoes, 6 Cups Beef Stock or Broth, 2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste, 1 ½ Tablespoons Dijon Mustard, 2 Tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce, 1 ½ Tablespoons Apple Cider Vinegar
- Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat.
- Once the stew comes to a simmer, reduce the heat to low and let it cook for about 2 hours, or until the meat has softened some.
- Once the meat has softened, add the potatoes, carrots, and spices to the pot.2-3 Cups Chopped potatoes., 2 Cups Chopped Carrots, 2 Teaspoons Garlic Powder, 1 ½ Teaspoons Onion Powder, 2 Teaspoons Thyme, 1 ½ Teaspoons Salt, 1 Teaspoon Pepper
- Let the stew cook for another 45 minutes to an hour, or until the potatoes and carrots are fork tender.
- At this point, check your seasonings and adjust as needed, and stir in the peas.1 Cup Peas
- Serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
Tips and tricks.
- Season the beef well. - I always season the beef well when I coat it before searing. This adds more flavor to the individual pieces of beef in the stew and more flavor to the gluten-free stew.
- Sear the meat. - While skipping this step won't ruin the recipe, it won't help it either. Trust me, taking just a few minutes to sear the meat before cooking this stew will make such a difference in the final flavor and the tenderness of the beef.
- Saute the onions and mushrooms. - Just as searing the meat helps, taking the time to saute the mushrooms and onions will yield more flavor and better texture. Trust me; you don't just want boiled mushrooms and onions in your gluten-free stew.
- Thinner or thicker stew. - This gluten-free stew recipe uses arrowroot starch on the beef to help thicken the beef stew slowly as it cooks. If you find you want to change the final consistency of the stew, you can. If you want your stew thicker, combine a little bit of the broth from the stew into a small bowl with more arrowroot starch or corn starch to make a slurry. Add the slurry to the pot and let it simmer for a few more minutes until the stew has thickened. Do NOT just add more starch to your pot dry. You will end up with pieces of uncooked starch in your stew. If you want a thinner stew, just add more gluten-free beef stock to the pot as it cooks.
- Adjust the spices. - Because this stew goes low and slow for a few hours, you want to make sure you check the gluten-free beef stew seasonings are right, in particular salt. I always tend to reserve salt and taste and adjust as needed when I add the peas in the end.
- Add wine. - I don't add it often because I don't keep it on hand, but if you want to up the flavor of this beef stew, feel free to add in about a cup of your favorite red wine.
- Follow the steps to sear the meat and saute the mushrooms and onions.
- Then transfer the remaining ingredients to the slow cooker and let it go low and slow.
- Sear your meat and veggies.
- Cook the meat and veggies with the liquids on meat/ stew settings.
- Stir in the peas once pressure is released.
- If you need to thicken your stew once it's cooked, make a slurry of the broth and more starch. Add it after the peas with the instant pot on saute until it thickens as desired.
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