Hearty Slow Cooker Low Carb Beef Stew - Whole30 Beef Stew is a great way to use up leftover meat and veggies.
Beef Stew is a great way to use up leftover meat and veggies. I have made this dish so many times and each batch is different from the last. Other vegetables I have added are cauliflower, green beans, sweet potato, rutabaga, and radishes. To make this dish paleo, omit the Worcestershire sauce or substitute with coconut aminos
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Keto Slow Cooker Beef Stew - Whole30, paleo
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 Servings 1x
Ingredients
- 2 pounds stew beef meat
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups beef stock
- 12 ounce package bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (I get my Whole30 compliant bacon here)
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 ounces mixed bell peppers, chopped
- 4 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 2 ribs celery, chopped
- 1 large carrot, chopped
- 1 small onion, chopped
- 4 large cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or coconut aminos for Whole30
- 2 teaspoons sea salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
Instructions
- Heat the slow cooker on the low setting.
- In a large skillet over medium heat, sear the beef in olive oil, browning on both sides. Transfer to slow cooker.
- To the slow cooker, add the beef stock, bacon, tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, celery, carrot, onion, garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried oregano.
- Cover and cook on low 6-8 hours.
Notes
Per Serving - 1 Cup
Calories 235 | Fat 15 g | Protein 22g | Carbs 5g | Fiber 1g | Net Carbs 4g
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cup
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Victoria says
I made this on Monday. Not only is it delicious but it is incredibly filling. I've been trying to eat healthy and save money on eating out for lunch so I've been making a lot of crock pot meals lately. I dished out a small serving and couldn't even finish it! Very hearty for sure which is great!!! I have right now at home your chicken brocooli slow cooker chowder going in my crock pot. I'll be sure to post about it on that page after I try it for dinner. Im off now to heat up my beef stew leftovers! 🙂
Nomzain says
This stew is incredibly delicious. I hopped mine up with chopped jalapenos and an extra dollop of tomato paste becuase I like a spicy stew. It turned out beautifully. I am so pleased with this recipe. Thank you.
Victoria says
This sounds and looks delicious!! Can't wait to try it.
Roberta says
Made this last night and OMG amazing!! I made it on the stove instead of the crock pot and it came out incredibly delicious! Eating leftovers now for lunch...yum!
Susan says
This has been a hit with family and friends. It's also a very forgiving recipe. I've made it slightly different each time and it's always great. We like things a bit spicy so our favorite adaptation now is to replace the tomatoes and tomato paste with a 16-oz jar of Newman's Own Pineapple Salsa. Sounds weird but it works for us. We also go for a medium onion and a larger amount of bell pepper. This recipe rolls with all the changes and it turns out rich and satisfying every time. We can't wait to try more of your recipes.
Devy says
This sounds great. I am going to try Susan's Pineapple Salsa idea. That doesn't sound weird at all. It sounds awesome! Do you think this will work with chicken breasts??
okonkwosyams says
Made this for my family tonight. I added a little extra Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and tomato paste, and because my wife is allergic to mushrooms, I substituted an extra carrot and an extra rib of celery. Boy, was this a hit! All my chilluns gave me thumbs up.
Jenn says
Looks so delicious! Making it today 🙂 If I add sweet potatoes...when should I add them?
Thanks!
Celeste says
I would add them maybe an hour or two before its finished.
Jess says
This turned out even better than expected. 🙂 Didn't miss the potatoes at all!
Celeste says
Best beef stew recipe I have found!! Filling, flavorful and not too much tomato like some.....
romeo says
The flavor came out pretty good but was way too soupy for beef stew, I added a couple tablespoons of almond meal to try and thicken it but didn't help pretty much came out like beef soup instead of stew lol Will try with just 1 cup of the beef broth next time or maybe omit it altogether.
Rachael says
Xanthan gum, my friend. Sprinkle and stir, thickens it up like a charm.
Stefanie says
I second that! Xanthan gum has saved my stews so many times.
Monica says
I left out a few things (bell pepper - don't like - bacon - no time to cook and beef broth - didn't have)and it was still delicious!! Confession, I did drop in a few potatoes since it was for the family, too, but I ate around those.
Carrie says
I made this on the stovetop tonight, and it was great! I will definitely be making this again soon. Thanks for the recipe!
Susan Gomolla says
Made this a few weeks ago. My husband says best he's ever had. Today he asked me to make some more.
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Jake says
Do you HAVE to sear the beef? I just wanna throw it in the crock
Peace Love and Low Carb says
No, you do not have to. It just adds a little extra flavor
Lauren says
I've had this white sweet potato lying around for a bit, would it be an interesting addition? At what point should I add it? Thanks in advance!
Peace Love and Low Carb says
I would go ahead and add it in right in the beginning with everything else.
Dina says
I made this last night, April 22,2016 and it was delicious!!!!! I am definitely going to make this again and share with my family.
Gabrielle says
Okay so I was lazy and didn't want to go pick up carrots and celery so I skipped it and had a pretty meaty stew. Which I loved. A lot. This stew will take over my life. Thanks for the share!
Peop says
Could chicken broth be subbed for beef stock? lol. It's what I have 🙁
Peace Love and Low Carb says
Yes, I think that would work out just fine.
Kim says
Can u freeze left overs? Thank u.
Peace Love and Low Carb says
Yes, we often make a double batch and freeze it in portions.
Jessie says
All I can say is WOW. I have made beef stew before,but this is the best.I added a potato 1 hour before it was done ,for my husband and we both loved it.Thank you
Melissa says
This is an awesome recipe, its so delicious and truly hearty! i've made it 3 times already, can't get enough
Marcie says
We are doing low carb so this was perfect. We have serious potato addictions so instead of potato I added radishes (quartered). Also added some cayenne pepper for heat and made this on the stove top. Didn't have cans of tomatoes do added 3 fresh chopped Romas instead. Yum!!
Brett Norris says
We have used this recipe so many times it is wonderful. I own a plumbing company and we often scale this recipe up and feed our crews later in the evening!! Thank you so much for sharing this lovely meal...
Peace Love and Low Carb says
Thank you. So happy you enjoyed it!!
Dee says
I christened my new slow cooker with this recipe and made it for dinner tonight, it's SO GOOD! I added in some red pepper flakes for a little kick and served over creamy mashed cauliflower. Will definitely be adding this to my winter stew rotation!!
Rachael says
I made this and sprinkled it with some xanthan gum when it was done cooking. It gives it an amazing thick consistency, like a grown-up and complexly flavored Dinty Moore beef stew. I highly recommend.
Lisa says
I am making this tomorrow for dinner tomorrow night!!! It sounds so GOOD!!!
Anu says
This is wonderful! So easy, so versatile, and so so delicious! I made the recipe as written this time, but I imagine I will have a lot of fun with this experimenting with different herbs and vegetables. Thank you so much!
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Sam says
This recipe is amazing! But how long does it last in the fridge?
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Mike says
Excellent recipe thank you! My wife does not eat beef stew and my kids are all off to college now. So I am canning the leftovers in pint jars to take to work for lunches. This way I do not have to struggle to try and eat it before it goes bad. Thank you again for this canning friendly recipe.
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Bonnie says
I am fairly new to canning. Would canning this require a water bath or pressure?
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Sandy says
oh I like the idea of canning it, though I have never canned a thing, I may learn for this. Question: what cut of beef do you prefer for you stew? Anytime I buy the "stew meat" it is usually chewy and grisly. suggestions?
Connie says
I usually buy a chuck roast and cut it up instead of using stew meat.
Michala says
Ah! She does it again! We’re in sub-zero temps this week so I thought a great beef stew would be a great way to beat the cold AND get back on track with carbs after a way-too-long “holiday” break. This. Recipe. Rocks!!!!!! It is so filling I didn’t miss the potato of a traditional stew at all! It is seasoned to perfection. There’s nothing particularly spicy in the ingredients, but the pepper and onion join together to add just enough spice to keep you warm. Mmmmmmmm! This is one of those recipes where I don’t mind that I live alone and have to eat it every day for a week!
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Michala Martin says
I do need to add, however, that it does not yield 10 servings if they’re 1cup each. I followed the recipe exactly and I got exactly 6 servings at 1 cup each. Because of that, I wanted to double check the nutrition info. When I put it into MyFitnessPal the nutrition info is almost 11net carbs per serving. Still fine with me, just wanted to make sure others were aware.
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Rebecca says
Thanks for that michala! I’m going to try it in my instant pot tonight.
megan says
How long would you cook this is you used an Instant Pot instead of a crock pot? Sounds delicious!
Nicole says
6 hours in the slow cooker = 18 min in the instant pot
James says
Carrots are not keto what so ever ....
Rule of thumb if a vegetable grows above ground it probably contains low enough carb count to be keto friendly ... if a vegetable grows below ground there high starched high carb vegetables.... #ketocouplelifechange
3 grams of sugar and 6 carbs in a medi carrot
Kyndra Holley says
You are definitely entitled to your own opinion. However, foods are not "keto" or "not keto" Keto is a metabolic state. Furthermore, I will never be one to demonize vegetables. In all of the years I struggled with my weight, I can say with absolute certainty that it was not a result of eating too many carrots (or other "not keto" vegetables.
Sapphire says
The recipe calls for 1 large carrot. Are you going to eat the entire carrot in one sitting? Lol ... I seriously doubt that will knock you out of ketosis. You can always leave the carrot out if you're so concerned about it.
Catherine says
One of the most delicious Keto recipes we have found. I would eat this even if I wasn't eating Keto. Made my new recipe book, for sure! Thank you.
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Alison says
Flavor is amazing but beef totally dried out. Any ide on the culprit? Poor meat quality? Too long cooking? I seared it hoping to avoid that... want to love this recipe but need a fix on the dry meat!
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Mike says
I made this but didn’t add the salt as the bacon and stock have plenty it was delicious but way to salty for my palate, now I need to try again with homemade stock. 10/10 would make again
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Nadine says
Can I thicken it with cornstarch?
Tricia says
I made this today with some slight variations, and oh my gosh it was delicious!
Rather than cut up bell pepper and onion, I bought a bag of them frozen. I think it was a 12 or 16 oz bag with the pepper variety and onion mixed.
Rather than the 4oz of cremini mushrooms, I had an 8 oz package of sliced white mushrooms. I cut them smaller because I didn't want big bites of mushrooms.
I had a bag of whole baby carrots, so I used about 8 oz and cut them into smaller pieces, as well. I could have left them whole, though. I guess I just felt like chopping. LOL
I added two 12 oz bags of frozen cauliflower.
I ran out of oregano, so there isn't quite a teaspoon of it.
I was lazy and used the jarred minced garlic.
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Morgan Ritchie says
YUM!!! So delicious!
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Lauren says
I have made this recipe about 5 times so far and it’s super easy and comes out delicious!
I leave it in the slow cooker for about 10 hours cause I love when the beef chunks kinda falls apart in the stew.
Either way it’s fantastic!
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Steph says
WOW! This stew is so delicious. I’ll definitely be making this again.
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Lindsey says
This is so tasty! I was scared of the bell peppers but it isn’t overpowering and just adds to the overall flavor. In order to get my kids to eat more of the veggies, I removed some of the broth with veggie pieces and blended it with a dash of xanthan gum to also thicken it. Winner!
Marcy says
Very tasty! However, without thickener it is more like a vegetable beef soup - but still very good. Next time I will cut the salt in half as I thought it was a bit on the salty side.
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Heather Avallone says
Absolutely delicious! Family approved!
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Carol says
So I messed up and added 4 cups of liquid instead of 2 cups. Any way this can still be a stew when it’s done. Help
Di says
we LOVED this recipe! Chuck roast was on sale I asked the butcher to cut it up for stew meat. personal preference: I used a large onion and increased the amount of the mushrooms and celery.
Like another viewer said if you don't add a thickening agent, its more like beef soup. I did thicken it but can honestly say, soup or stew is so yummy! Thanks so much for sharing! Can't wait until chuck roast goes on sale again 🙂
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Kendall says
Has anyone tried to do this in the Instant Pot? How long?
Kendall says
So I did it. Sauté the beef in the pot, add the remaining ingredients (plus a half cup of red wine just because) to the pot and then turn to Meat/Stew for 45 min.. Natural release for 10 min. It was awesome!
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Elizabeth says
Delicious! Even my picky kids loved it.
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Cara says
The flavor of this beef stew was amazing. Didn't miss the potatoes at all! It was a little thin, but next time I'll probably just add some almond flour.
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Nicole says
Love this recipe I forgot to drain the diced tomatoes and add the garlic but still turned out amazing. I’m actually making it again with chicken and homemade bone broth in my instant pot and omitting the salt as I feel the bacon has enough and it can always be added if needed.
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jakkij says
Really good. I bought some guar gum to thicken it at the end. You need very little. My only suggestion is do NOT buy the precut stew meat in the butcher section. It is made up of all different kinds of "ends" and they do not cook evenly and you will have some pieces of meat that are very dry and chewy. Instead, but chuck, chuck roast or shoulder, chuck eye roast, or bottom sirloin flap and cut it up yourself. The extra effort will make you stew SOOO much better!
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