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Keto Beef Fricassee Casserole – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Keto Beef Fricassee Casserole

A reimagined comfort food classic! This inventive and incredibly satisfying casserole swaps traditional chicken for rich, savory beef. Tender strips of sirloin and a medley of low-carb vegetables swim in a luscious, creamy sauce, all crowned with melted, bubbly cheese broiled to
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 6 serving
Calories: 492
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1.3 pounds (600 g / 21.2 oz) beef sirloin (rump) steak
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/4 cup (55 g / 1.94 oz) ghee or other healthy cooking fat, divided
  • 1 small (70 g / 2.47 oz) yellow onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 bay leaves, crumbled
  • 2 large (128 g / 4.5 oz) celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 medium (85 g / 3 oz) leek, sliced
  • 4 cups (280 g / 9.9 oz) sliced white mushrooms
  • 1 medium (400 g / 14.1 oz) broccoli or broccolini, roughly chopped
  • 1 cup (240 ml) bone broth or chicken stock
  • 1/2 cup (115 g / 4.1 oz) full-fat sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) paprika
  • 1/8 teaspoon (40 ml / 1.4 fl oz) cayenne pepper
  • 1 1/2 cups (180 g / 6.3 oz) grated Swiss or Cheddar cheese
  • 2 tablespoons (8 g / 0.28 oz) freshly chopped herbs such as parsley, oregano, and thyme
  • For perfectly thin beef strips, place the steak in the freezer for 30 to 60 minutes before slicing. This firms up the meat, making it much easier to cut.
  • Feel free to swap the broccoli for other low-carb vegetables like cauliflower florets, sliced bell peppers, or green beans. Adjust cooking time as needed.
  • For an even richer flavor, use Gruyère cheese instead of Swiss, or try a spicy Monterey Jack for a little kick.
  • This casserole can be assembled up to a day in advance. Prepare through step 4, cover, and refrigerate. When ready to eat, simply top with cheese and broil until hot and bubbly.

Method
 

  1. Slice the steak into thin strips.
  2. Season generously with salt and pepper.
  3. Heat half of the ghee in a large, oven-safe casserole dish or skillet over high heat.
  4. Working in batches, quickly fry the beef strips on both sides until well browned.
  5. Remove the beef from the dish and set aside.
  6. Reduce the heat to medium-high.
  7. Add the remaining ghee and the chopped onion to the dish.
  8. Cook for 5 to 8 minutes, until softened and lightly browned.
  9. Stir in the garlic, crumbled bay leaves, celery, and leek, and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.
  10. Add the mushrooms, broccoli, broth, sour cream, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
  11. Stir to combine, then cover with a lid.
  12. Reduce the heat to medium-low and let it simmer for 5 to 6 minutes, or until the broccoli is tender-crisp.
  13. Remove the dish from the heat.
  14. Stir the cooked steak back into the vegetable mixture.
  15. Sprinkle the grated Swiss or Cheddar cheese evenly over the top.
  16. Place the casserole under a preheated broiler on high. Broil for about 5 minutes, or until the cheese is completely melted, bubbling, and golden brown.
  17. Carefully remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.
  18. Garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
  19. Don't crowd the pan when browning the beef.
  20. Cook it in batches to ensure each piece gets a beautiful, flavorful sear rather than just steaming.

Nutrition

Calories: 492kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 34.7gFat: 34.7g

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