Instant Pot Keto British Beef Stew With Dumplings

This classic family-friendly British beef stew is like a warm comforting hug in the cooler Winter months. Pressure cooking your beef guarantees deliciously tender, melt-in-the-mouth pieces, accompanied by lots of healthy low-carb vegetables. Gluten-free and easy to make, this British Keto recipe will have you going back for seconds! Keto British food doesn’t have to be heavy, in fact, this stew is light and nutritious and you can adapt the flavors with different herbs and spices.

Are there any ingredient substitutions?

Beef stews are really flexible, you can add any low carb vegetable you like, such as turnips, rutabaga, kohlrabi, a limited amount of carrots (for flavor purposes mostly), even broccoli and cauliflower. If you like a spicy kick, feel free to add in some chilli flakes to taste.

You can try making it with beef on the bone. Pressure cooking the bone will also release all the good collagen, making a tasty broth and adding to the rich flavor of this stew.

The red wine is optional, but it does deepen the flavor profile of the stew. Most of the alcohol gets evaporated in the cooking process.

If you don’t have arrowroot powder to thicken your stew, you can use more heavy cream.

Does this freeze well?

Yes, you can divide the stew into portions and keep it in the freezer until needed. Just defrost first before reheating on the stove or in the microwave.

Can I still make this if I don’t have an Instant Pot?

An Instant Pot is a pressure cooker and helps speed up the cooking process without drying the meat. You can still make this classic dish in a crockpot, slow cooker or cast iron casserole dish over the stove. You will just need to stew the meat for much longer.