Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Onion Soup Mix: A Gluten-Free Recipe
Now taste a delicious and healthy meal that will suit people with celiac disease as well as anyone with gluten intolerance. This slow cooker beef stew with onion soup mix is the ultimate comfort food. It would be gluten-free and filled with hearty ingredients. And for those in America, Canada, the UK, Europe, or anywhere else in the world, this dish comes with a promise of yummy delight as well as flexibility for diets.
Ingredients for Slow
Cooker Beef Stew with Onion Soup Mix (Gluten-Free)
The supplied slow cooker beef stew with onion soup mix is possible with
just very simple, easily obtainable gluten-free ingredients from your grocery
store nearby. Here is what you will need things for:
Essential
Substances:
- Beef stew meat (cut into bite-sized pieces): 2 POUNDS
- Onion soup mix: 1 packet (Verify it is certified gluten free.)
- Carrots (peeled and sliced): 3 mediums
- Potatoes, cubed: 4 mediums
- Celery, chopped: 2 stalks
- Onion, diced: 1 large
- Garlic, minced: 3 cloves
- Frozen peas: ½ cup (optional, for sweetness and color)
- Gluten-free beef broth: 4 cups
- Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
- Bay Leaves: 2 leaves
- Dried Thyme: 1 teaspoon
- Salt and Pepper: To Taste
Optional Thickener (Gluten-Free):
2 Tablespoons Gluten-Free Cornstarch (Mix with 2 Tablespoons Cold Water
to Form Slurry)
Preparation: How to
make Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Onion Soup Mix
Meet this slow cooker beef stew with onion soup mix that makes life
really easy when preparation methods for a beef stew are concerned. So, just
follow these steps to get it done:
Step 1: Preparation of Ingredients
· Wash and peel the vegetables.
· Chop carrots, potatoes, celery, and onion into bite-sized pieces.
· Mince the garlic, and if necessary, cube the beef stew meat.
Step 2: Sear the Beef (optional for extra flavor)
· Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes until browned on all sides (about 2-3 minutes per side).
· This step is optional but enhances the flavor of the stew.
Step 3: Assemble in the Slow Cooker
· Put the seared beef (or raw if not searing) into the slow cooker.
· Chop all the carrots, potatoes, celery, onion, and garlic, and add them to the slow cooker.
· Sprinkle the gluten-free onion soup mix all over the ingredients. Add the gluten-free beef broth and stir in the tomato paste.
· Add bay leaves, dried thyme, and a pinch of salt and pepper.
Step 4: Cook
· Cook the Stew Heat low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours, depending on how much time you have.
· Stir occasionally, if at all possible, to promote even cooking.
Step 5: Thicken the Stew (optional)
· To thicken it more, dissolve 2 T of gluten-free cornstarch in 2 T of cold water to make a slurry, stir into the stew circa 30 minutes from serving, and cook on high.
Step 6: Serve and Enjoy!
- Before serving, bay leaves are to be removed from the stew. Serve hot and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
Quantity, Serving,
and Nutritional Information Quantity:
· This recipe makes around 6 hearty servings of slow-cooking beef stew with onion soup mix.
· Serving Size: 1 Bowl (approx. 1.5 cups per serving).
· Calories per Serving: Each serving contains around 350-400 calories, depending on serving size and other added ingredients.
Why People Are
Crazy about this Slow Cooker Beef Stew with Onion Soup Mix
1. Ideal for Gluten-Free Diets.
Gluten-intolerant or celiac people don't have to jump through hoops in
trying to enjoy this recipe, as it is especially tailored to exclude gluten. Mixes
onions in simple terms and some other simple ingredients, like a certified
gluten-free onion soup mix, are just fine for wholesome, delicious eating.
2. Filling and Healthy
This stew is a wholesome, hearty meal that is filling and satisfying,
loaded with vegetables and tender beef in rich flavors.
3. No-sweats Cook
The good thing is the work is done by the slow cooker, which certainly
makes it appropriate for busy families in the US, the UK, Canada, and Europe.
4. Customizable and Versatile
Add or subtract stuff at will by readily adding or replacing anything in
your recipe with what is available. Sweet potatoes, parsnips, and/or mushrooms
are fantastic additions to this recipe.
5. The Real Comfort Food
All ages love this stew on nasty days, or when one craves something warm
and cozy.
Some Hints for
Success
1. Right Choice of Beef
Well-marbled cuts, like chuck roast or stew meat, will produce the best
tenderness.
2. Use Certified Gluten-free Products
Double-check that all packaged items, including the onion soup mix and
beef broth, are labeled gluten-free to avoid cross-contamination.
3. Make Ahead and Freeze
Stews can really be frozen well. Leftovers can be transferred in
airtight containers and stored for up to 3 months.
Sinks for Audience
This slow cooker beef stew using onion soup mix is meant primarily for
people afflicted with celiac disease or for gluten-intolerant people in general
or for people on gluten-free diets. It especially appeals to families and busy
folks across the US, UK, Canada, and Europe, who seek nutritious meals without
too much fuss.
Relish this ready beef stew with onion soup mix, slow-cooked. Not only
does it have gluten-free ingredients, but it is also totally delicious and is
likely to become a popular family favorite and, even better, with your friends.
Try it out and enjoy hearty comfort without all the work!