Keto Crockpot Beef Stew

Our Crockpot Keto Beef Stew is rich and hearty, loaded with tender veggies and chunks of beef, and perfect for a busy day!

Course Slow Cooker

Cuisine American

Keyword beef stew, slow cooker

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 9

Total Time 9 20

Servings

Calories 342kcal

Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

1 ½ pound chuck roast cut into cubes, see notes
1 tablespoon avocado oil more as needed
2 teaspoons salt divided
4 1/2 cups beef broth
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 large bay leaf
1 pound turnips peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks
2 medium carrots peeled and cut into coins
1 medium onion diced
1 celery stalk chopped
2 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon cracked pepper
½ teaspoon xanthan gum
1 tablespoon fresh parsley minced

Instructions

Heat a large dutch oven over medium high heat. Add the oil and heat until it shimmers.
Sprinkle the beef with 1 teaspoon of salt. Add the beef to the pot in a single layer (you’ll likely need to work in batches) and cook until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes per batch. Add additional oil as needed between batches. Transfer the beef to a 6 quart crockpot.
Add the beef broth, vinegar, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, turnips, carrots, onion, celery, garlic, pepper, and remaining teaspoon of salt to the crockpot with the beef. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours, until beef is tender.
Remove ½ cup of liquid from the pot to a small bowl or measuring cup. Sprinkle with the xanthan gum and whisk well to incorporate. Return mixture to the pot and cook on high heat with the lid off for 45 minutes. Remove the bay leaf from the pot and discard.
Taste and add additional salt and pepper as needed. Sprinkle with parsley before serving.

Notes

Smaller turnips tend to be sweeter and better tasting than larger turnips, which can be a bit bitter.

The carrots aren’t strictly necessary if you’re concerned about the carbs, but they add just 1.3 net carbs per serving and we think it’s more than worth it.

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