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Keto Beef Stew

Keto beef stew simmers beef chuck in a savory tomato and beef broth until fork-tender. Turnips, cremini mushrooms, and green beans make this one-pot stew hearty without potatoes.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours 22 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 42 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 550
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tbsp olive oil
  • 3 lb beef chuck cut into 1 1/2-inch cubes
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 yellow onion medium, chopped
  • 2 ribs celery chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 lb turnips peeled and cut into 3/4-inch cubes
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms quartered
  • 8 oz green beans trimmed and cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Season the beef with the salt and pepper, then brown it in batches on all sides, transferring each batch to a plate.
  2. Add the onion and celery to the pot and cook over medium heat for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened. Stir in the garlic and tomato paste and cook for 1 minute.
  3. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, beef broth, diced tomatoes, thyme, and bay leaf, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom of the pot. Return the beef and any accumulated juices to the pot and bring to a simmer.
  4. Cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer gently for 1 1/2 to 2 hours, until the beef is fork-tender.
  5. Stir in the turnips and mushrooms, cover, and simmer for 20 to 25 minutes, until the turnips are nearly tender. Add the green beans and cook uncovered for 8 to 10 minutes, until tender; remove the bay leaf before serving.

Notes

For the most tender beef, brown it in batches so it sears rather than steams. Refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days; freeze for up to 3 months. For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free Worcestershire sauce.