Description
Hearty keto crockpot beef stew brings robust flavors from tender meat and low-carb vegetables simmering slowly in rich, savory broth. Comfort meets nutrition in this simple, nourishing meal that satisfies hunger while keeping carbohydrates minimal.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) beef stew meat, cubed
Vegetables:
- 4 cups (946 milliliters) beef broth
- 1 cup (150 grams) celery, chopped
- 1 cup (70 grams) mushrooms, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) thyme
- 1 teaspoon (5 grams) rosemary
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the meat and vegetables by cutting beef into uniform cubes and chopping aromatics into roughly equal sizes to ensure consistent cooking.
- Layer beef chunks at the bottom of the crockpot, creating a solid protein foundation for the stew.
- Sprinkle low-carb seasoning blend over the beef, ensuring even coverage for maximum flavor penetration.
- Add diced onions, minced garlic, and chopped celery on top of the seasoned beef to create a robust aromatic base.
- Pour beef broth and tomato sauce carefully around the ingredients, avoiding disturbing the layered arrangement.
- Incorporate radishes or turnips as low-carb potato substitutes, distributing them evenly throughout the mixture.
- Secure crockpot lid and set temperature to low, allowing stew to slow-cook for 7 hours until meat becomes exceptionally tender.
- During the final hour of cooking, gently stir contents to blend flavors and prevent ingredient settlement.
- Test meat’s tenderness by easily piercing with a fork; if needed, continue cooking additional 30-45 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning with salt, pepper, and herbs before serving hot in deep bowls.
Notes
- Choose fatty cuts like chuck roast for maximum flavor and keto-friendly results.
- Pat beef dry before seasoning to ensure better browning and deeper caramelization when slow cooking.
- Swap traditional potatoes with low-carb vegetables like radishes or turnips to maintain keto profile without losing hearty texture.
- Add a splash of apple cider vinegar during cooking to tenderize meat and enhance overall depth of flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 680 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg