Whole 30 Dutch Oven Beef Stew

This Whole 30 Dutch Oven Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food. Made with melt in your mouth meat, soft potatoes and tender carrots it’s a cozy classic the whole family will love! Gluten free, dairy free, grain free and Whole 30 compatible.

There is something about a big bowl of beef stew that seems to make everything better. This Dutch Oven Whole 30 Beef Stew takes all the comfort and flavor of the traditional recipe but uses wholesome ingredients that are gluten, dairy and grain free. This warming stew is a simple dish that comes together in one pot making it easy to make and cleanup!

Recipe Ingredients:

• Beef chunks
• Carrots
• Russet potatoes
• Arrowroot flour
• Extra virgin olive oil
• Sweet onion
• Beef broth
• Seasoning: salt, pepper, garlic powder and bay leaf
• Water
• Coconut aminos

What You’ll Need to Make Whole 30 Beef Stew

One of the many things I love about this recipe is that you only need one pot to make it! I use my Dutch oven but you can use any other large pot if you don’t have one. You can find the Dutch oven I use (and love) here! You will also need the following items to make this recipe…

• Cutting board
• Knife
• Spoon
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Peeler
• Medium sized bowl

How to Make Beef Stew

Step One: Peel and cut the potatoes and set aside. Next, dice the onion and set aside. Add the meat and arrowroot flour to a medium sized bowl and toss the meat until it’s covered with the flour. Heat 2 Tablespoons of the extra virgin olive oil in the Dutch oven and add the meat. Continue to cook the meat on high heat until it is browned, stirring often. Remove the meat from the Dutch oven and set aside.

Step Two: Add the remaining 1 Tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil to the Dutch oven. Add the onions and cook until they are translucent. Add the meat, carrots, potatoes, salt, pepper, garlic powder, beef broth, bay leaf, water and coconut aminos and stir together. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat and let simmer for 45 minutes.

Recipe FAQ

• How to thicken beef stew? Traditional beef stew uses flour to make the broth thicker but this Whole 30 version uses arrowroot flour which is naturally gluten free and grain free.
• How long to cook beef stew? To get tender potatoes and carrots and melt in your mouth meat, the ingredients will need to simmer in the Dutch oven for 45 minutes.
• Can I use different potatoes? This recipe calls for russet potatoes but you can use other potatoes if you would like. Although, I would suggest using russet potatoes as they are what is used in this classic recipe.
• How to store beef stew? This beef stew can easily be stored in an air tight container in the refrigerator. To reheat it, simply place it in the microwave or add it to a saucepan on the stovetop.
• Can you freeze beef stew? Yes, you can freeze this recipe. Just make sure it’s in an airtight Ziploc bag to avoid freezer burn.

For More Healthy Comfort Food Ideas, Check Out These Recipes…

• Crockpot Chicken and Butternut Squash Stew (Whole 30 & Paleo)
• Breaded Chicken with Bruschetta Chicken (Paleo & Gluten Free)
• Sloppy Joe Baked Potatoes (Whole 30 & Gluten Free)
• Dairy Free Chicken Cordon Bleu Casserole (Gluten Free & Grain Free)
• Homemade Sweet Potato Shepherd Pie

This hearty Dutch Oven Whole 30 Beef Stew is simple to make yet is full of rich, comforting flavors. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as my family does. Enjoy!

-Kelsey