Description
This Keto Dutch Oven Braised Beef and Mushroom Stew recipe is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for a cozy night in. Tender chunks of beef are braised in a flavorful broth with earthy cremini mushrooms, creating a rich and satisfying stew that is low in carbs and high in flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Beef:
- 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 2-inch chunks
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
For the Stew:
- 16 ounces cremini mushrooms, halved
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth, preferably low sodium
- 1/2 cup red wine, suitable for keto (or additional beef broth)
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- 2 tablespoons almond flour (for thickening)
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven: Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
- Prepare the beef: Pat the beef chunks dry, season with salt and pepper.
- Sear the beef: In a Dutch oven, sear the beef chunks in batches until browned. Set aside.
- Cook the aromatics: Saute onions and garlic until soft. Add tomato paste and cook to develop flavor.
- Deglaze the pan: Use red wine to deglaze, scraping up any browned bits.
- Add remaining ingredients: Return beef to the pot, add mushrooms, broth, thyme, and bay leaves. Simmer.
- Braise in the oven: Cover the Dutch oven and braise in the oven for 2 hours until beef is tender.
- Thicken the stew: If needed, thicken with almond flour over medium heat.
- Adjust seasoning: Season with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, you can brown the mushrooms before adding them to the stew.
- This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors have had time to meld together.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Braising
- Cuisine: Keto
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
Keywords: Keto, Beef Stew, Dutch Oven, Low Carb, High Protein
