Keto Beef Stew

Name: Keto Beef Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 45 min
Total time: 2 h
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth; 3 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces; 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon dried thyme; 1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Total Time Prep: 15 min. Cook: 1-3/4 hours

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

This keto beef stew is packed with tender meat and savory vegetables. Each serving has 31 grams of protein and only 7 grams of carbs.

Ingredients

2 tablespoons canola oil
2 pounds beef stew meat, cut into 1-inch cubes
1 large onion, chopped
2 to 3 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 carton (32 ounces) beef broth
3 celery ribs, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 medium carrots, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon dried rosemary, crushed
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper

Directions

In a Dutch oven, heat oil over medium heat. Brown beef; drain. Add onion and garlic; cook and stir 2-3 minutes. Stir in tomato paste. Gradually stir in broth. Add celery, carrots, bay leaves, thyme, rosemary, salt and pepper.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer until beef is tender, about 1-1/2 hours. Uncover, simmer until liquid has slightly reduced, 15-20 minutes. Discard bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 298 calories, 15g fat (4g saturated fat), 94mg cholesterol, 748mg sodium, 7g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 2g fiber), 31g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 4 lean meat, 1 vegetable, 1 fat.