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Overhead shot of a bowl of beef stew with tender beef, radishes, carrots, celery, mushrooms, peas, and dark broth.

Keto Beef Stew

Tender beef and low-carb vegetables in a rich, savory broth make this keto beef stew a hearty, satisfying meal.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2.5 pounds beef stew meat cut into chunks
  • 1 teaspoon salt or less, depending on broth type
  • black pepper to taste
  • 1 small yellow onion diced, about 1/3 cup
  • 2 cloves garlic sliced
  • 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 1/2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or liquid aminos to taste
  • 1 pound radishes halved
  • 2 large carrots peeled, trimmed, sliced thickly
  • 5 large celery stalks trimmed, thickly sliced
  • 1 (8 oz) package mushrooms cleaned and sliced
  • 3 tablespoons frozen peas no need to thaw
  • 2 teaspoons glucomannan

Method
 

  1. Preheat Oven:

    If using an oven, preheat to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Brown Beef Chunks:

    Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat (or in a large oven-safe pot like a Dutch oven). Brown beef chunks on all sides for a few minutes, seasoning with salt and pepper. Transfer to a 5-6 quart slow cooker (or set aside on a plate).

  3. Sauté Aromatics:

    Add onion and garlic to the pan; cook for 2 minutes. Stir in Italian seasoning and tomato paste, then add 1/2 cup beef broth and soy sauce. Deglaze the pan by scraping up browned bits, then pour mixture into the slow cooker (or return meat to the Dutch oven).

  4. Add Vegetables and Broth:

    Add all vegetables except peas, then pour the remaining 2 cups of broth over the top.

  5. Slow Cook Stew:

    Cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. (For oven method: cook for 2 hours, stirring carefully every 30 minutes; reduce heat to 320°F (160°C) if top ingredients brown too quickly. Do not stir if using a slow cooker.)

  6. Add Peas:

    Remove lid, stir, and add peas. Cook uncovered for 15 more minutes (or 5 minutes on stovetop).

  7. Thicken with Glucomannan:

    To thicken, mix glucomannan with a few tablespoons of cold water in a small bowl. Add one-third of the mixture to the stew, stirring well. Wait 1-3 minutes for thickening to occur. Repeat as needed until desired consistency is reached. Serve immediately.