crockpot beef stew made with a coconut roux
Using coconut milk to make sauces is a wonderful alternative for those whom are lactose intolerant. My hero Deni Elwood taught me this trick! She is a genius! Deni also suggested using the plastic bag crock pot liners and clean up is a snap!
prep time
1 Hr
cook time
6 Hr
method
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
yield
6 to 8
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds stew beef
- 2 large potatoes
- 1 cup carrots
- 1 cup celery
- 1 cup onions
- 2 cups mushrooms
- 1 cup coconut milk, unsweetened
- - flour to make roux
- 2 - envelopes of dry french onion soup
How To Make crockpot beef stew made with a coconut roux
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Step 1Cut up potatoes, onions, celery, carrots, and mushrooms and set aside.
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Step 2Place small batches of cubed stew meat into a plastic bag and dredge with flour.
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Step 3Sear the floured meat in olive oil and set aside. Repeat the process until all of the floured meat is seared.
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Step 4Deglaze the frying pan with coconut milk stirring constantly and add more flour as needed to make the roux.
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Step 5Add an envelope of dry French onion soup and continue to stir constantly!!! Add more flour, coconut milk, and dry French onion soup mix as needed! Stir until liquid is nice and creamy!
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Step 6Place seared beef into the bottom of a crockpot.
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Step 7Place chopped onions, celery, carrots, potatoes, and mushrooms on top.
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Step 8Add salt, pepper, and parsley to taste.
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Step 9Pour the French onion coconut roux into the crockpot and add a cup of water if the roux is too thick.
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Step 10Turn the crockpot on low and cook for six hours. Presto!
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Category:
Beef
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Keyword:
#easy
Keyword:
#crockpot
Keyword:
#lactose-free
Keyword:
#beef
Ingredient:
Beef
Diet:
Dairy Free
Method:
Slow Cooker Crock Pot
Culture:
American
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