Description
This Low Carb Beef Stew is a comforting, hearty dish that’s packed with tender beef, savory vegetables, and rich, flavorful broth. With no potatoes or high-carb ingredients, it’s a great option for those following a low-carb or keto diet. The beef is perfectly seared, then slow-simmered with aromatic herbs and vegetables to create a deep, satisfying flavor that’s sure to warm you up.
Ingredients
2 lb. beef stew meat
6 oz. sliced white mushrooms
1 small onion, diced
1 medium carrot, thinly sliced
2 stalks celery, thinly sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
6 cups beef broth
1 tsp dried rosemary
1 tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp butter
1 tbsp olive oil
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Start by patting the pieces of beef dry using paper towels. Season the dried beef generously with salt and pepper (to taste).
- Heat the olive oil and butter over medium heat in a large, heavy-bottomed sauce pot. Once hot, sear the beef pieces in batches, making sure not to crowd the meat. Cook each batch until all sides are browned, approximately 3 minutes per side. Add more oil if needed. Transfer the cooked pieces to a plate and continue until all beef pieces are browned. Set aside.
- In the same pot, add the sliced mushrooms and stir. If needed, deglaze the pot with a couple of splashes of beef broth to release any flavorful brown bits stuck to the bottom. Cook the mushrooms, stirring every minute, for about 10 minutes, until golden and softened.
- Add the diced onions, sliced carrots, and celery to the pot. Season with salt and pepper, and stir. Cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
- Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute. Then, add the tomato paste and stir well to coat all the veggies.
- Return the cooked beef to the pot, along with the beef broth, dried rosemary, and thyme. Stir to combine all ingredients.
- Bring the pot to a boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Let the stew simmer for at least 1 hour (2-3 hours is even better) to allow the flavors to meld together and the beef to become tender.
- Once the stew is ready, taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper, if needed. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Add more veggies: You can add more low-carb vegetables, such as zucchini, green beans, or bell peppers, to the stew for extra nutrition and variety.
- Thickening option: If you prefer a thicker stew, you can blend a portion of the vegetables and broth and stir it back into the pot.
- Spicy version: Add a pinch of crushed red pepper flakes or a small chopped chili pepper to give the stew a bit of heat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1-3 hours (simmering time)
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Simmering, Searing
- Cuisine: Low-Carb, Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg
