Whole30 Slow Cooker Beef Stew

INGREDIENTS

lbs beef chuck (cut into 2 inch pieces)

1 tbsp

oil (avocado oil, olive oil)

tbso lemon juice

1/2 lb

pearl onions (or 1/2 large white or yellow onion, diced)

1/2 lb

baby red potatoes (skins on and cut in half or quarters)

1/2 lb

carrots (about 3 large carrots, cut in 1/2 inch pieces)

32 oz

beef broth (make sure gluten-free)

1/2 tsp

salt

3 tbsp

tomato paste

2 cloves

garlic (minced)

whole bay leaves (dried)

1 tbsp

fresh thyme (or 1 tsp dried thyme)

2 tbsp

tapioca starch (or cornstarch if not doing Whole30)

1/2 cup

water or beef broth