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Mouth Watering Provencal Beef Stew

Mouth Watering Provencal Beef Stew (Paleo, Whole30)

A hearty savory easy to make slow cooker stew that is perfect for a cold day. Filled with vegetables and bright herbs for a complete meal!
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Servings: 6 people
Course: Dinner, Lunch, Main Course
Cuisine: American, French

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs beef stew meat
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or lard
  • 1/2 cup arrowroot flour
  • 4 medium carrots, chopped
  • 4 celery ribs, chopped
  • 1 turnip, chopped
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 3 oz tomato paste
  • 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 1/4 cup honey omit for Whole30
  • 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
Seasoning
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp onion powder
  • 1 tsp anchovy paste
  • salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • Instant Pot or Slow Cooker

Method
 

  1. Combine the beef, arrowroot flour, salt and pepper; toss to coat. In a large skillet, add 1 tbsp oil and brown beef in batches, about 4-5 minutes per side. Or brown directly in your instant pot on the sauté mode. Once brown take out and set aside.
  2. Meanwhile chop turnip, carrots, garlic, onion, and celery. Add 1 tbsp olive oil or lard and the chopped vegetables in the instant pot and stir. Cook for about 5 minutes on the sauté mode. Alternatively sauté in a skillet.
  3. Add the remaining ingredients and stir well to the instant pot. Return the beef to the instant pot as well. If using a slow cooker, transfer browned meat, chopped vegetables, and remaining ingredients to the slow cooker.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or until beef is tender. You can also cook on high for 4 hours.