Whenever I'm craving some comfort on a chilly day, I always turn to a thick stew or soup. My husband has some gluten sensitivity, and most stews are thickened with flour, so I created this gluten-free beef stew just for him!
In a large bowl, add your trimmed beef, 1/2 tsp salt and gluten-free flour. Mix to coat.
Heat a large nonstick skillet over medium high heat and add your olive oil.
Using tongs, add cubed beef to skillet in a single layer. Do this in two batches if your skillet is small.
Cook for about 3 minutes per side, using tongs to turn each cube of meat, until beef is browned on all sides.
Add browned beef cubes to slow cooker, and turn down the heat on the skillet to medium.
Deglaze the skillet with 1/2 cup of water, using a wooden spoon to scrape up all the browned bits.
Add in your seasoning - salt, pepper, paprika, dried thyme, and turn off heat.
Layer the carrots, onion, potatoes, and mushroom on top of your beef. Top with the tomatoes, bay leaf, and garlic.
Mix your cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of water and pour that on top on the vegetables.
Pour in the juices from the skillet and give everything a good stir.
Cook on low for 7 or 8 hours (4 hours on high). Ladle into bowls and enjoy!
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