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prep time
15 min
cook time
8 h 0 min
ready time
8 h 15 min
Keto Crock Pot Cozy Beef Stew
This Keto beef stew crock pot recipe makes for the perfect, hearty, comforting dinner. With a couple of pantry-friendly ingredients and less than 20 minutes of active cooking and prepping, you can make this delicious low-carb beef stew. It is the perfect recipe to use up any leftover beef and vegetables you might have on hand. This Keto stew is full of flavor from the meat, broth, herbs, vegetables, and spices. Plus, it's got just a hint of umami flavor from the mushrooms.
**Is beef stew Keto? **
Beef stew is one of the heartiest Keto-friendly meals to make. It can easily be low-carb when using Keto-friendly vegetables and omitting ones that aren't - like potatoes. The best part about beef stew is how versatile it can be. It gives room to add many Keto-friendly ingredients like zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, radishes, and turnips, making it perfect for a low-carb diet. Other vegetables that can be added in smaller quantities to this Keto stew include carrots and green peas.
**How do you store this Keto beef stew? **
This Keto beef stew crock pot is great for meal prep; it tastes even better the next day. A big batch of this Keto stew can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days in an air-tight container or in the freezer for up to 3 months. To reheat, warm in the microwave or on the stove stop. When stored in the freezer, allow thawing overnight in the fridge before reheating in the microwave or on the stove stop. This Keto stew recipe can also be made using an instant pot or pressure cooker. The best part about using an instant pot or pressure cooker is that the cooking time is reduced by almost 80% without compromising the flavor profile.
**Can you make this Keto stew without a crock pot? **
Yes. This Keto beef stew crock pot recipe can be made without a crock pot. The recipe can be made on the stovetop in a stock pot, Dutch oven, or even in the oven. When using the Dutch oven, sear the beef in batches to allow even browning since its temperature will lower when overcrowded.
Net Carbs
5.4 g
Fiber
2.2 g
Total Carbs
7.9 g
Protein
38 g
Fats
17.3 g
332 cals
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Ingredients
Beef stew meat
1 lb
Salt
0.5 dash
Black pepper
0.5 tsp
Extra virgin olive oil
2 tbsp
Onion, white, yellow or red, raw
0.25 small
Garlic
2 clove
Celery
1 medium - stalk - 7 1/2" to 8" long
Garlic, powder
0.25 tsp
Onion powder
0.25 tsp
Oregano, dried
1 tsp
Water
2 tbsp
Tomato paste
1 tbsp
Beef broth
1 cup
Tomato raw (includes cherry, grape, roma)
200 g
Green bell peppers, raw
0.5 small
Red bell peppers, raw
0.5 small
Mushrooms, raw
60 g
Carrots, raw
1 small - 5 3/4" long or less
Soy sauce, low sodium
1 tbsp
Lemon, fresh
2 slice - 1/8 of medium
Fresh Parsley (for flavoring only)
2 tbsp
Recipe Steps
steps 6
8 h 15 min
Step 1
Dice the tomatoes and chop the peppers, onion, and celery. Cut the mushrooms into quarters, slice the carrot into coins and mince the garlic. Set the crock pot on low setting.Step 2
Meanwhile, pat the beef dry on both sides and season with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, sear the meat in olive oil over medium heat until evenly browned on both sides. Once done, transfer to the crock pot.Step 3
In the same skillet, sauté the onion, garlic, and celery until soft and fragrant. Feel free to add a tablespoon or two of water to deglaze the pan to allow the onions to caramelize.Step 4
Add garlic powder, onion powder, dried oregano, and tomato paste. Stir for about 30 seconds. Add ½ cup of beef stock and scrape the bottom of the pan. Transfer the mixture to the crock pot.Step 5
To the crock pot, add the tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, carrot, soy sauce, and the remaining ½ cup beef stock. Cook on high for 6-8 hours.Step 6
Taste and adjust the seasoning to your liking. Serve with a side of cauliflower mash and garnish with a wedge of lemon.
Comments
Njhersh 9 months ago
Delicious!