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Slow Cooker Keto Beef Stew – vegetarian recipe
Stav Kogan

Slow Cooker Keto Beef Stew

An incredibly simple set-it-and-forget-it Slow Cooker Keto Beef Stew, using radishes as a surprising and delicious low-carb substitute for potatoes. The ultimate healthy comfort food.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 serving
Calories: 550
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

  • 1¾ pounds / 800 g (28.2 oz) boneless chuck steak
  • 2 tablespoons (30 ml / 1 fl oz) olive oil
  • 10 ounces (280 g / 9.9 oz) radishes, peeled
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • ½ white onion, diced
  • 1 14.5-ounce / 400 g (14.1 oz) can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup (240 ml) heavy cream
  • ½ cup (120 ml / 4.1 fl oz) all-natural salted chicken stock
  • 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) ground mustard
  • Chopped fresh parsley, for garnish
  • For a thicker stew, create a slurry with 1 teaspoon (5 ml / 0.2 fl oz) of xanthan gum and 2 teaspoons (10 ml / 0.3 fl oz) of water. Stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • This stew freezes beautifully. Allow it to cool completely, then store it in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months for a quick and easy future meal.
  • Feel free to add other low-carb vegetables like mushrooms or celery along with the onion for extra flavor and nutrients.

Method
 

  1. Prepare the Beef: Cut the chuck steak into 2-inch cubes.
  2. Pat the cubes dry with a paper towel for a perfect sear.
  3. Sear for Flavor: Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over high heat.
  4. Add the steak cubes and brown on all sides, about 5 minutes.
  5. Don't overcrowd the pan; work in batches if necessary.
  6. Load the Slow Cooker: Transfer the seared beef to the slow cooker.
  7. Add the peeled radishes, minced garlic, diced onion, diced tomatoes, heavy cream, chicken stock, and ground mustard.
  8. Set It and Forget It: Stir all the together.
  9. Cover with the lid and cook on HIGH for 8 hours, until the beef is incredibly tender.
  10. Garnish and Serve: Once cooked, give the stew a good stir. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
  11. Don't skip the sear! Browning the beef before adding it to the slow cooker creates a deep, caramelized flavor base that you can't get from just slow cooking.

Nutrition

Calories: 550kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 35gFat: 42g

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