Keto Crockpot Beef Stew Meal Prep
Hearty, warm, and absolutely delicious is what this Keto beef stew is. It is an easy recipe that takes 15 minutes of active cooking and prepping. The crockpot will then do its thing, and you’ll end up with a flavorful stew with meat that melts in your mouth. We guarantee you this is one of the best Keto meal prep ideas out there.
How to Make It
Step 1
Place a cast-iron skillet over high heat and drizzle the olive oil. Add the beef cubes and spread them into one layer. Let them sear for 4-5 minutes per side until browned on both sides. Transfer the beef to the crockpot and pour the beef stock into the skillet and scrape the caramelized remainings.
Step 2
Chop the onion and carrot, cut the celery root into 1-inch cubes, mince the garlic and add them to the beef. Add the diced tomatoes, 1 tsp of salt, ½ tsp of pepper, thyme sprigs, and bay leaf. Pour the beef broth from the skillet, and mix everything.
Step 3
Cook the stew for 3-5 hours on high heat or 6-8 hours on low heat. At the last 15 minutes of cooking, mix the xanthan gum with 1 tbsp of water, then add it to the stew. Give it a stir and let it finish cooking. Take the bay leaf and the thyme sprigs out, and taste to adjust seasoning if needed.
Step 4
While the stew is cooking, prepare the cauliflower mash. Boil the cauliflower for 10 minutes until very tender. Strain the cauliflower in a colander and press to squeeze out excess water.
Step 5
Transfer the cooked cauliflower to a bowl. Add the butter, ¼ tsp of salt, and 1/8 tsp of pepper. Using a hand blender, blend the cauliflower until smooth.
Step 6
Portion out the cauliflower mash into 4 microwave-safe containers and spread. Divide the beef stew into the containers, and sprinkle with the chopped parsley. Let the food cool completely, then secure the lids and transfer the containers to the fridge. When ready to serve, microwave one container for 1-2 minutes, or until warm.
Ingredients
- Extra virgin olive oil
1 tbsp
- Beef stew meat, chuck, no visible fat eaten
500 g
- Beef broth
1.5 cup
- Red onion
0.25 small
- Carrots, raw
0.5 medium – 6″ to 7″ long
- Celeriac (celery root), raw
150 g
- Tomatoes, Diced, Canned
0.25 cup
- Garlic, fresh
1 clove
- Salt
1.25 tsp
- Black pepper
0.63 tsp
- Bay Leaf
1 leaf
- Fresh thyme
3 Sprig
- Xanthan Gum, Baking & Cooking Aid
0.25 tsp
- Parsley
2 tbsp, chopped
- Cauliflower
300 g
- Butter
1 tbsp