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Paleo Slow-Cooker Irish Stew

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This Paleo Slow-Cooker Irish Stew is a hearty, flavorful dish perfect for cozy dinners or holiday celebrations. Made with tender beef, root vegetables, and aromatic herbs, this gluten-free, dairy-free, and grain-free stew is an easy, nourishing meal. It’s perfect for St. Patrick’s Day, or anytime you want a comforting dish. Let the slow cooker do the work for you!

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ tablespoons coconut oil
  • 2 pounds grass-fed beef stew meat, cut into large chunks
  • Sea salt, to taste
  • 1 celeriac, peeled and diced
  • 3 turnips, peeled and diced
  • 3 medium carrots, peeled and cut into large chunks
  • 2 yellow onions, diced
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ⅓ cup tomato paste
  • 3 cups beef stock
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon arrowroot (optional, for thickening)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and dry the beef chunks with a paper towel. Sprinkle with sea salt.
  • Brown the beef on the outside in batches (don’t cook through).
  • Add the browned beef, celeriac, turnips, carrots, onions, garlic, bay leaf, black pepper, thyme, tomato paste, beef stock, and water to a 6-quart slow cooker. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours.
  • After 4 hours, add arrowroot (if using) and cook for an additional hour until the beef is tender and the stew thickened.
  • Garnish with fresh parsley, if desired, before serving.

Notes

  • Vegetarian Option: Skip the beef and add more root vegetables or mushrooms for a plant-based version.
  • Traditional Version: Add diced potatoes for a classic Irish stew if not following a paleo diet.
  • Spicy Kick: Add cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes for heat.
  • Thickening Tip: Arrowroot is optional; it helps thicken, but you can skip it for a thinner stew.

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