This slow cooker keto beef stew is the perfect way to use up any meat and veggies you might have in your fridge and freezer. It is easily adaptable to what you have on hand. It is hearty and rich with slow cooked stew beef, broth, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, celery, carrots, peppers, herbs and spices.
Recipe Tips and Variations
- Storage: Store leftover keto beef stew in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Alternatively, you can freeze it for up to 6 months.
- Reheating: This reheats incredibly well and is even better the next day. You can reheat it on the stovetop, in the slow cooker, or in the microwave.
- Thicken it up: To thicken the low carb beef stew broth you can add a teaspoon of xanthan gum. Simply whisk the xanthan gum into a small amount of water to make a slurry and then add the slurry to the slow cooker with the rest of the ingredients. (Try my Slow Cooker Kickin' Chili Recipe)
- Change up the veggies: This recipe is an excellent way to use up any vegetables you have on hand that might have reached that "use it or lose it" stage. Some other vegetables I like to add to this are cauliflower, green beans, broccoli, and rutabaga.
- Add red wine wine: For even more depth of flavor in this low carb beef stew, deglaze the pan with ¼ cup of red wine after searing the beef. Scrape up and mix in any bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan and then add all those juices to the slow cooker.
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Keto Slow Cooker Beef Stew - Whole30, paleo
- Total Time: 6 hours 20 minutes
- Yield: 10 Servings 1x
- Diet: Gluten Free
Description
This slow cooker keto beef stew is the perfect way to use up any meat and veggies you might have in your fridge and freezer. It is easily adaptable to what you have on hand. It is hearty and rich with slow cooked stew beef, broth, mushrooms, onions, tomatoes, celery, carrots, peppers, herbs and spices.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds beef stew meat
- 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups beef stock
- 12 ounce package bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled
- 14.5 ounce can diced tomatoes, drained
- 4 ounces mixed bell peppers, chopped
- 4 ounces cremini mushrooms, quartered
- 2 ribs celery, sliced
- 1 large carrot, sliced
- 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
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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
- net carbs per serving: 4g
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Soup Recipes
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 Cup
- Calories: 235
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 22g
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
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.