Easy Slow Cooker Veal Stew Recipe
An easy, set-it-and-forget-it, slow cooker Veal Stew Recipe that is packed with veggies, protein, and flavorful aromatics. Just 10 minutes of prep, and your slow cooker does the rest!
Ingredients
- 1 lb veal stew meat
- 1 tbsp butter or coconut oil
- 1/4 large onion, sliced
- 1 large sweet potato, cubed
- 2 carrots, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- Juice of 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup water
- Salt and pepper, to taste (omit pepper for AIP)
- 2 sprigs of thyme
Instructions
- Cut the veal into bite-sized cubes.
- In a pan that can fit the veal cubes into 1 layer, melt butter over medium-high heat.
- Add the meat and stir until brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
- While the veal is browning, cut up and prepare the vegetables.
- Place the vegetables in the slow cooker and stir them around.
- When the meat cubes are browned, put them in the slow cooker so they are evenly distributed within the vegetables.
- Season with salt and pepper, and place the thyme sprigs over the mixture
- Pour the lemon juice and water over everything.
- Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
- When finished, take out the thyme sprigs before serving. Pour some of the juice over the dish after you plate!
Notes
Expert Tips
- Depending on the size of your crock pot/ slow cooker and how much it's filled, you may need to adjust the cooking time. I have a big slow cooker, and the mixture only filled up to halfway, so I only cooked it for 4 hours.
- This should thicken up nicely over the course of cooking, but if you want it to be thicker, feel free to add a teaspoon of arrowroot powder or cornstarch.
Serving Tips
- Serve this veal stew recipe by itself with some crusty bread, or make a batch of egg noodles, rice, or mashed potatoes and serve it on top.
Storage Tips
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3-4 days. Reheat individual portions or have it again for dinner another night.
- The flavors meld so well together over time that the sauce and taste get better with time.