Chilly Breeze Keto Stew (Printable)
Hearty low-carb stew with tender beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs, ideal for chilly nights.
# List of ingredients:
→ Meats
01 - 1.5 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
→ Vegetables
02 - 2 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1 medium onion, diced
04 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
05 - 2 garlic cloves, minced
06 - 1 medium zucchini, diced
07 - 1 small cauliflower head, cut into florets
08 - 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
→ Liquids
09 - 3 1/3 cups beef broth (unsweetened, low-sodium)
10 - 2 tbsp tomato paste
→ Herbs & Spices
11 - 1 tsp dried thyme
12 - 1 tsp dried oregano
13 - 1 bay leaf
14 - 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
15 - Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
→ Fats & Finishing
16 - 2 tbsp butter
17 - 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
# Steps:
01 - Heat olive oil in a large heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add beef cubes in batches and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
02 - In the same pot, add onion and celery. Sauté for 3-4 minutes until softened. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
03 - Stir in tomato paste, then return beef to the pot. Add zucchini, cauliflower, and bell pepper. Pour in beef broth.
04 - Add thyme, oregano, bay leaf, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir to combine all ingredients evenly.
05 - Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
06 - Remove the bay leaf. Stir in the butter until melted for a silky finish. Taste and adjust seasoning. Ladle into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Its the kind of dinner that makes everyone pause and take a deep breath before eating
- The vegetables stay tender but never mushy exactly how they should be
- Leftovers taste even better the next day if they last that long
02 -
- Do not rush the browning step those caramelized bits are where all the flavor lives
- Letting the stew rest for 10 minutes before serving makes it taste like it has been cooking all day
03 -
- Cut all vegetables to the same size so they cook evenly
- A splash of heavy cream at the end transforms it into something incredibly luxurious