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Classic Beef Stew (Gluten Free!)

🍲 Classic Beef Stew (Gluten Free)

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 440
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 cups gluten-free beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste check gluten-free label
  • 4 carrots sliced
  • 3 potatoes diced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and black pepper to taste
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water optional, for thickening

Method
 

Brown the Beef:
  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season beef with salt and pepper. Brown beef in batches on all sides; transfer to a plate.
Sauté Aromatics:
  1. Reduce heat to medium. Add onion and cook 4–5 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds until fragrant.
Build the Stew Base:
  1. Stir in tomato paste and cook 1 minute. Pour in gluten-free beef broth, scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pot.
Simmer:
  1. Return beef to the pot. Add carrots, potatoes, celery, thyme, paprika, and bay leaf. Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1½ hours until beef is tender.
Thicken (Optional):
  1. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into stew. Simmer uncovered for 5–10 minutes until thickened.
Finish & Serve:
  1. Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot.

Notes

Naturally Gluten Free: Avoid flour; cornstarch is a safe thickener.
Flavor Boost: Add a splash of red wine or Worcestershire sauce labeled gluten free.
Slow Cooker Option: Cook on LOW for 7–8 hours or HIGH for 4–5 hours.
Make Ahead: Stew tastes even better the next day.
Storage: Refrigerate up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months.