Slow Cooker AIP Beef Stew (Nightshade Free, Low Fodmap)
This AIP beef stew is low FODMAP and nightshade free, flavored with herbs instead of spices, and easy to make. It's the perfect gut-healing stew to warm you up on those cold winter days!
Servings 4 servings
Equipment
- Slow cooker or
Ingredients
- 1 fennel diced
- 4 large carrots or 6 medium, peeled and chopped
- 3 large parsnips peeled and chopped
- 4 sticks celery chopped
- 1 medium sweet potato chopped into cubes
- 1 lbs. Beef stew meat or chuck roast
- 6 cups broth of choice
- 1 tablespoon thyme
- 1 tablespoon rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Salt more to taste
Instructions
- Dice the fennel, then peel and chop the remaining vegetables into 1-inch pieces.
- If using chuck roast, cut into 1½-inch cubes.
- Add all ingredients to the slow cooker or Instant Pot and stir to combine*
Slow Cooker
- Cook on low for 8 hours.
Instant Pot
- Use the slow cooker function or
- Pressure cook for 30 minutes, then allow a 10-minute natural release before a quick release of the pressure.
For a thicker stew:
- Mix 2 tablespoons tapioca or arrowroot starch with ¼ cup water, then stir into the finished stew.
Notes
*See post above for optional braising of meat for more flavor along with variations.