Description
This keto beef stew is the ultimate comfort food made easy in your slow cooker! With tender chunks of beef, earthy mushrooms, and fragrant herbs in a rich, savory broth—this low carb, gluten free stew will warm you up from the inside out. It’s a cozy, satisfying dinner perfect for busy weeknights or lazy Sundays.
Ingredients
2 lb beef chuck roast, cut into 1” pieces
Kosher salt, to taste
Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
8 oz baby bella mushrooms, sliced
1 small onion, chopped
1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into rounds (optional for strict keto)
2 stalks celery, sliced
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 Tbsp tomato paste
6 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
1 tsp freshly chopped rosemar
Instructions
Brown the beef:
Season beef chunks with salt and pepper. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear beef in batches until browned on all sides. Transfer to the slow cooker.Sauté the veggies:
In the same skillet, add mushrooms, onions, carrots, and celery. Cook for about 5 minutes until just softened. Add garlic and tomato paste, cooking for another minute.Combine in slow cooker:
Transfer sautéed veggies to the slow cooker. Add beef broth, thyme, and rosemary. Stir to combine.Slow cook:
Cover and cook on low for 7–8 hours or high for 4–5 hours, until the beef is tender and flavors are well developed.Serve:
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot, optionally with a low carb side like cauliflower mash or almond flour biscuits.
Notes
Carrot tip: One medium carrot adds minimal carbs per serving. Skip it or sub chopped turnips for stricter keto needs.
Want it thicker? Add a pinch of xanthan gum at the end and stir well.
Storage: Store in an airtight container for up to 4 days in the fridge or freeze for up to 3 months.
Make ahead: This stew is even better the next day as the flavors deepen overnight.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours (on low)
- Category: Dinner, Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 360 kcal
- Sugar: 2G
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg