Keto Beef Stew

🛒 Ingredients

• 2 lb. beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch pieces

• Kosher salt, to taste

• Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus more as needed

• 8 oz. baby bella mushrooms, sliced

• 1 small onion, chopped

• 1 medium carrot, peeled and cut into rounds

• 2 stalks celery, sliced

• 3 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 tablespoon tomato paste

• 6 cups low-sodium beef broth

• 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves

• 1 teaspoon freshly chopped rosemary

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🍳 Directions

Step 1:
Pat the beef dry with paper towels and season generously with salt and pepper.
In a large pot over medium heat, heat the olive oil. Working in batches, sear the beef pieces on all sides until golden brown, about 3 minutes per side.
Remove the seared beef from the pot and set aside. Repeat with remaining beef, adding more oil as needed.

Step 2:
In the same pot, add the mushrooms and cook until golden and crispy, about 5 minutes.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes more.
Stir in the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
Add the tomato paste and stir well to coat the vegetables.

Step 3:
Return the seared beef to the pot. Add the beef broth, thyme, and rosemary. Season with ½ teaspoon salt and additional pepper to taste.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer.
Simmer uncovered, stirring occasionally, until the beef is tender, 50 minutes to 1 hour.