Harvest to Heal

Meals like this make eating healthy feel way too easy. This beef stew recipe is a favorite in my home! It is such a treat every time we have it, and brings me right back to my childhood when my mom would make beef stew on a cold day.

It slow cooks over 3-4 hours in the oven, and the beef turns out so perfectly tender. Using arrowroot powder to thicken, it meets the criteria for those following an anti-inflammatory diet – however, it falls right into the classic beef stew category and tastes so delicious that those not following any specific way of eating will love this stew as well.

I followed this recipe from Our Salty Kitchen (they have a ton of Whole30 recipes!) and followed the recipe exactly as written. I used arrowroot powder instead of cornstarch, and ended up adding a little extra beef stock at the end (I buy a quart as it calls for, as well as one can of beef stock just in case I need more.)

Also, if you do not have a Dutch oven I highly recommend investing in one. I use mine all the time (like, all the time, for everything) and paid under $50. I got it from Walmart and it is still going strong after years of heavy use: Lodge 5.5 Quart Dutch Oven

I don’t care that we are going into a hot and humid summer here in Texas. This beef stew recipe will remain in my regular rotation!