{"id":2002,"date":"2026-05-22T14:24:56","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:24:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/?p=2002"},"modified":"2026-05-22T14:24:56","modified_gmt":"2026-05-22T14:24:56","slug":"easy-slow-cooker-beef-stew-recipe-gluten-free-dairy-free","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/airfryerchickenwings.com\/slowcooker\/easy-slow-cooker-beef-stew-recipe-gluten-free-dairy-free\/","title":{"rendered":"Easy Slow Cooker Beef Stew Recipe (Gluten Free, Dairy Free)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This Gluten Free Slow Cooker Beef Stew<\/strong> is perfect for St. Patrick\u2019s Day and chilly days! Tender beef is slow-cooked with carrots, potatoes, herbs, red wine, and gluten-free stout beer for 6 hours. This rich and hearty stew is comfort food at its finest, and great for meal prep too.<\/p>\n

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I absolutely love a rich, chunky stout beef stew.\u00a0But\u00a0I can\u2019t really drink\u00a0Guinness\u00a0without feeling pretty ill the next day (no, I don\u2019t drink THAT many!), so my quest: to find a damn good gluten-free stout<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I had no idea how difficult that would be.<\/em><\/p>\n

After some snooping around online, I found a website that listed some of the available gluten-free beers in the UK. And there was First Chop.\u00a0Not only were the Manchester-based craft beer\u2019s can designs super cool, but they were also certified GF<\/strong>, AND they had a Vanilla Oatmeal Stout<\/strong> (which happens to be delicious!<\/em>).<\/p>\n

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\"\u2764\ufe0f\"\u00a0Why you will love this recipe<\/span><\/h2>\n
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  • Easy: <\/strong>This is one of those classic set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker recipes you\u2019ll make again and again because it is just so simple!<\/li>\n
  • Simple ingredients: <\/strong>This delicious recipe is made with real ingredients like tender beef stew meat, fresh veggies, herbs, beef broth, and gluten free stout.<\/li>\n
  • Delicious: <\/strong>This easy recipe is one the whole family will love. It\u2019s incredibly tasty and loaded with flavor.<\/li>\n
  • Comforting: <\/strong>Like a hug in a bowl, this is one of my favorite recipes for a pick-me-up. Nothing beats a comforting gluten-free meal!<\/li>\n
  • Meal prep: <\/strong>You can double the recipe or just save the leftovers for later. It tastes amazing the next day!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \"\ud83d\udddd\ufe0f\"\u00a0Key Ingredients & Substitutions<\/span><\/h2>\n
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    • Brisket: <\/strong>The type of beef I chose this time was brisket as it makes a great stew. Chuck roast is another excellent choice.<\/li>\n
    • Fresh vegetables:<\/strong> Potatoes, carrots, and onions make this family favorite a complete meal by adding heartiness to this easy slow cooker beef stew.<\/li>\n
    • Tapioca starch: <\/strong>I skipped the all-purpose flour as this is a gluten-free beef stew recipe. I prefer to thicken my soups, sauces, and stews with tapioca flour, however, arrowroot flour (also called arrowroot starch or arrowroot powder) would work too, or you can add a cornstarch slurry at the end if that\u2019s what you have on hand.<\/li>\n
    • Beef stock: <\/strong>You can add beef bone broth, or make beef stock out of water and bouillon cubes.<\/li>\n
    • Red wine: <\/strong>A full-bodied red wine like malbec, merlot, or cabernet sauvignon is a great thing to add to a savory beef stew. The wine adds an amazing depth of flavor and the alcohol cooks off so it\u2019s kid-friendly too.<\/li>\n
    • Stout: <\/strong>Guinness is the classic stout to add to beef stew, however, I avoid it because of the gluten. A gluten-free stout like POD by Firstchop is ideal for this recipe. If you don\u2019t want to use beer, just add extra beef broth.<\/li>\n
    • Herbs:<\/strong> I wanted to make this quick and simple with pantry staples so I added dried thyme and bay leaves instead of fresh herbs.<\/li>\n
    • Sea salt & black pepper: <\/strong>Season this easy beef stew recipe with salt and pepper.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \"\ud83e\udd63\"\u00a0How to make this slow cooker Beef Stew recipe<\/span><\/h2>\n

      1. Prepare the vegetables: <\/strong>Dice the veggies and add them to the slow cooker.<\/p>\n

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      2. Dice the meat<\/strong> into beef chunks.<\/p>\n

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      3. Sprinkle the outside of the meat with tapioca starch<\/strong> (or cornflour\/arrowroot) and mix it together until each piece is coated. I used my hands to toss the beef but a wooden spoon would work too.<\/p>\n

      4. Add the meat to the slow cooker.<\/strong><\/p>\n

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      5. Add herbs and seasoning: <\/strong>Add in the bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper for flavor.<\/p>\n

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      6. Pour liquids: <\/strong>Pour the beef broth, wine, and stout over it all.<\/p>\n

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      7. Cook: <\/strong>Cover with lid and stew beef on high for 3-4 hours, or low and slow for 7-8 hours.<\/p>\n

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      8. Thicken: <\/strong>Add more starch\/flour in a slurry to thicken if needed.<\/p>\n

      9. Serve<\/strong> over your favorite mash! See below for a few mash recipes to try.<\/p>\n

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      \"\ud83e\uded9\"\u00a0Storage & Reheating Instructions<\/span><\/h2>\n