This Instant Pot Keto Beef Stew is loaded with tender shredded beef, and vegetables in a savory broth. Each serving of this stew is about 5 net carbs! This is the perfect low carb comfort food with stove-top, Instant Pot, or slow cooker directions! 

This Instant Pot Keto Beef Stew is loaded with tender shredded beef, and vegetables in a savory broth. Each serving of this stew is about 5 net carbs! This is the perfect low carb comfort food with stove-top, Instant Pot, or slow cooker directions! 

 

What kind of person are you? What is your “therapy?” Are you the type that turns to retail therapy? Do you do some major cleaning, head to the gym, or maybe break out the chocolate?

Can you guess what kind of person I am? I cook. Something a bit time consuming, that involves lots of chopping or maybe a temperamental dough. I don’t really care what it is as long as it requires time and attention. It always helps to center me and bring things into perspective. 

Things have been a little crazy around here lately and I felt like I was long over due for a little kitchen therapy. This Keto Beef Stew is the perfect dish to nourish your heart and soul! 

Ingredients for Keto Beef Stew

As always, this is a quick overview of the ingredients you will need to make a hearty low carb beef stew. For the complete recipe just keep scrolling. 

  • Beef Chuck Roast: look for a roast that is about 2 pounds without too much fat. 
  • Extra Virgin Olive Oil: a good quality oil will help give the dish depth and added flavor. 
  • Vegetables: onion, celery, turnip, carrot, garlic
  • Spices: salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, thyme, rosemary
  • Worcestershire sauce
  • Beef broth
  • Tomato Paste

This Instant Pot Keto Beef Stew is loaded with tender shredded beef, and vegetables in a savory broth. Each serving of this stew is about 5 net carbs! This is the perfect low carb comfort food with stove-top, Instant Pot, or slow cooker directions! 

How do I make Keto Beef Stew?

This recipe is very easy to make. In all honesty, it is different than most traditional beef stew recipe because it does not require a roux or flouring, then searing your beef. To make low carb vegetable beef soup follow these steps:

  • Turn the Instant Pot to the sauté function. When the oil starts to sizzle add the seasoned, cubed meat. Cook the meat until browned on all sides. You may want to do this in two batches. Remove the meat from the Instant Pot and set aside.
  • Add the onion and garlic. Sauté until the onions have softened. Add the tomato paste, and spices. Stir the sauce until smooth.
  • Add the browned beef, vegetables, broth, Worcestershire Sauce, and bay leaves. Stir well.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot. Make sure the valve is sealed and set the machine to pressure cook for 35 minutes.
  • Allow the machine to naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes when the cooking time has finished.

Can I use Stew Meat in this recipe?

Yes, you definitely can use stew meat. In my personal opinion a roast is a bit easier and my family enjoys the texture a bit better because it results in a bit of a shredded beef texture, verses chunks of beef that can sometimes be tough.

However, this is completely your choice. If you prefer stew meat just use it in place of the roast and sear before cooking. 

Can I have carrots on a keto diet?

Who knew carrots were so controversial?! Carrots contain carbs, this is true. However, a medium carrot contains less than 5 net carbs. I think this is a vegetable that can be used in moderation on a keto diet. Simply be aware of how much you are eating and you are fine. This holds true to everything on a keto diet, right?

So, I did use one carrot in this recipe. However, if you don’t think you can handle the additional carbs simply omit the carrot. 

This Instant Pot Keto Beef Stew is loaded with tender shredded beef, and vegetables in a savory broth. Each serving of this stew is about 5 net carbs! This is the perfect low carb comfort food with stove-top, Instant Pot, or slow cooker directions! 

Can I make this without an Instant Pot?

Of course, you can make this beef stew on the stove top or in the slow cooker. Simply follow the instructions below:

Stove Top Beef Stew Instructions:

Add your oil to a large pot or dutch oven on medium high heat. Sear beef until all sides are browned. Remove from pot, then add onions and garlic to sauté.

Once onions are soft, add in your tomato paste and spices. Stir until it forms a smooth sauce, then toss in your browned beef, broth, Worcestershire Sauce, and bay leaves. Stir well.

Bring this to a boil, then turn the heat down to low and cover. Let this simmer 1.5-2 hours or until beef is tender. If the broth level looks low, add a little more.

Once beef is very tender, add vegetables and continue to simmer for 30 minutes (or until vegetables are tender). If you prefer a thicker soup, allow to simmer longer uncovered.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew Instructions:

Arrange all cut vegetables, cubed beef*, and other ingredients into a slow cooker. Stir well so that liquid and seasoning coats all ingredients. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-5 hours. If the meat doesn’t feel tender, let it cook a bit longer.

**If possible, brown your cubed beef in a skillet on medium heat before putting into the slow cooker. This adds a ton of flavor and helps create juicy, tender, flavorful chunks of meat! However, if you are unable to do this, your stew will still be delicious!

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This Instant Pot Keto Beef Stew is loaded with tender shredded beef, and vegetables in a savory broth. Each serving of this stew is about 5 net carbs! This is the perfect low carb comfort food with stove-top, Instant Pot, or slow cooker directions! 

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Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 35 minutes
Total: 45 minutes
Yield: 8
Author: Annie Holmes
This Instant Pot Keto Beef Stew is loaded with tender shredded beef, vegetables in a savory broth. This is the perfect low carb comfort food with stove-top, Instant Pot, or slow cooker directions! 
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Ingredients
 

  • 2 pounds chuck roast, cubed with fat trimmed
  • 1 cup onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 teaspoons onion powder
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 2 cups celery, chopped
  • 2 cups turnip, peeled and chopped
  • 3/4 cup carrot, peeled and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 2 Bay leaves
  • 32 ounces beef broth

Instructions
 

  • Add the olive oil to the instant pot and turn on the saute function. When the oil starts to sizzle add the seasoned, cubed meat. Cook the meat until browned on all sides. You may want to do this in two batches.
  • Remove the meat from the slow cooker and set aside.
  • Add the onion and garlic. Sauté until the onions have softened. Add the tomato paste, and spices. Stir the sauce until smooth.
  • Add the browned beef, vegetables, broth, Worcestershire Sauce, and bay leaves. Stir well.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot. Make sure the valve is sealed and set the machine to pressure cook for 35 minutes.
  • Allow the machine to naturally release the pressure for 10 minutes when the cooking time has finished.
  • Remove the bay leaves before serving.
  • If you wish to make your stew thicker simply turn the saute function on after the cooking time and allow the mixture to simmer without the lid until it reaches your desired consistancy.

Notes

Stove Top Beef Stew Instructions:

Add your oil to a large pot or dutch oven on medium high heat. Sear beef until all sides are browned. Remove from pot, then add onions and garlic to sauté.
Once onions are soft, add in your tomato paste and spices. Stir until it forms a smooth sauce, then toss in your browned beef, broth, Worcestershire Sauce, and bay leaves. Stir well.
Bring this to a boil, then turn the heat down to low and cover. Let this simmer 1.5-2 hours or until beef is tender. If the broth level looks low, add a little more.
Once beef is very tender, add vegetables and continue to simmer for 30 minutes (or until vegetables are tender). If you prefer a thicker soup, allow to simmer longer uncovered.

Slow Cooker Beef Stew Instructions:

Arrange all cut vegetables, cubed beef*, and other ingredients into a slow cooker. Stir well so that liquid and seasoning coats all ingredients. Cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high 4-5 hours. If the meat doesn't feel tender, let it cook a bit longer.
**If possible, brown your cubed beef in a skillet on medium heat before putting into the slow cooker. This adds a ton of flavor and helps create juicy, tender, flavorful chunks of meat! However, if you are unable to do this, your stew will still be delicious!
Net carbs are 5.1 g per serving
Serving: 1 1/4 cup, Calories: 183kcal, Carbohydrates: 7g, Protein: 24g, Fat: 5.9g, Cholesterol: 67mg, Sodium: 506mg, Fiber: 1.9g, Sugar: 3.7g
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