Keto Beef Stew

This low carb keto beef stew recipe is not just for those on the Ketogenic diet. It’s healthy, easy and so flavorful and will please anyone who is searching for a comforting and filling meal.

Looking for a nutritious yet hearty, filling and hot meal? Look no further than this Keto Beef Stew! I used to be intimidated about making beef stew because I was afraid the beef would be dry or tough. The secret is to cook the meat LOW and SLOW. That’s it – if you have patience, you will be able to make a really good beef stew. The other amazing thing about beef stew is that stew meat is relatively cheap, and if you cook it right it’s just as good as filet mignon! Not only is this keto beef stew delicious, but it’s a great way to make sure you eat your veggies! In the dead of winter a salad is probably the last thing you want to eat but it’s still just as important to fit vegetables into your diet. Think of this beef stew as a warm salad with lots of veggies and protein. Delicious!

I didn’t even intend for this dish to be keto – and truly this is the best type of keto or low carb meal. Meals that are naturally low carb are the best, because you don’t leave the table hungry as you’re not skimping on ingredients. This easy Keto Beef Stew has tons of protein and is packed with veggies and fresh herbs, bringing you a balanced and flavorful meal. Want to round it out with a grain/starch? Add a baked potato, rice, or some crusty sourdough bread on the side for a lunch or dinner that will truly fill you up and leave you energized.

• Beef Stew Meat – this can be found in the beef section of the grocery store. It is usually sold in 1 lb packages and the beef is already cut into chunks. If you don’t quite know what to look for, ask the butcher working at the store.
• Carrots, Celery and Onion – the veggie elements of the dish
• Fresh herbs – I used parsley and thyme, but you can substitute with your favorite fresh herbs. Sage and oregano would also taste great.
• Garlic – adds amazing flavor
• Chicken Broth – helps add moisture and really helps the flavors of the veggies and beef marinate and come together
• Dry Red Wine – buy a cheap wine! When cooking, wine doesn’t have to be expensive to add flavor complexity
• Pinch of salt and pepper
• Olive oil – for cooking and caramelizing the beef and vegetables

Don’t skimp on time when making this recipe by cranking up the oven! The secret to tender beef is cooking it low and slow. In this recipe, we cook the beef at 300 degrees F for 2.5 hours, and it comes out so tender. This is one of those recipes that you can stick in the oven and forget about for a few hours. But don’t make it at 7pm expecting to have it ready in time for dinner by cranking up the oven – time and temperature are really important when cooking meat that comes out juicy, soft and tender.