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Keto Beef Stew (Slow Cooker or Oven)

Keto Beef Stew (Slow Cooker or Oven): Comfort Food Made Easy

A hearty, low-carb Keto Beef Stew perfect for busy weeknights, made easily in a slow cooker or oven.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 2.5 pounds Beef Stewing Meat Chuck or round cuts work best for tenderness.
  • 1 tablespoon Oil Opt for olive or avocado oil.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust per broth type.
  • Black Pepper Add to taste.
For Flavor
  • 1 small Yellow Onion, diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic, sliced Fresh is ideal.
  • 2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons Tomato Paste Can replace with tomato sauce if necessary.
For the Veggies
  • 2.5 cups Beef Broth Homemade or low-sodium store-bought.
  • 1 tablespoon Soy Sauce or Liquid Aminos
  • 1 pound Radishes, halved Low-carb substitute for potatoes.
  • 2 large Carrots, thickly sliced Can be omitted for stricter carb counts.
  • 5 sticks Celery, thickly sliced
  • 8 oz Mushrooms, sliced
  • 3 tablespoons Frozen Peas Optional for stricter diets.
For Thickening
  • 2 teaspoons Glucomannan Low-carb thickener.

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet
  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Keto Beef Stew (Slow Cooker or Oven)
  1. Brown the Meat: Heat a tablespoon of oil in a skillet and sear beef on all sides for 5-7 minutes, then transfer to a slow cooker or Dutch oven.
  2. Sauté the Aromatics: In the same skillet, sauté onion and garlic for 1-2 minutes, then stir in tomato paste and Italian seasoning.
  3. Deglaze the Pan: Pour in half a cup of beef broth, scraping the bottom of the skillet, then transfer to the slow cooker or Dutch oven.
  4. Combine the Ingredients: Add radishes, carrots, celery, mushrooms, and remaining beef broth to the slow cooker or Dutch oven.
  5. Cook the Stew: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours; for oven, preheat to 350°F and cook uncovered for about 2 hours.
  6. Add the Peas: Stir in frozen peas and cook for an additional 15 minutes in the slow cooker or 5 minutes on the stovetop.
  7. Thicken the Gravy: Dissolve glucomannan in cold water, then gradually add to the stew to thicken.
  8. Adjust and Serve: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, then serve your warm Keto Beef Stew.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 32gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 550mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Ensure vegetables are cut uniformly for even cooking and avoid rushing the browning step for maximum flavor enhancement.

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