@vitaluka

9 months ago

Keto Slow Cooker Beef Stew**. It's perfect for meal prep and can easily make 5-10 servings.

### Ingredients:
- 2 lbs beef stew meat, cubed
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup chopped celery
- 1 cup chopped green bell pepper
- 1 cup chopped zucchini
- 1 cup chopped mushrooms
- 1 cup chopped tomatoes (fresh or canned, no sugar added)
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (no sugar added)
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried rosemary
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil or avocado oil
- Optional: 1-2 cups cauliflower florets (added in the last hour of cooking)

### Instructions:
1. **Brown the Beef**: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add the olive oil or avocado oil. Brown the beef stew meat on all sides. This step is optional but adds extra flavor.

2. **Add Ingredients to Crockpot**: Transfer the browned beef to the slow cooker. Add the chopped onion, garlic, celery, green bell pepper, zucchini, mushrooms, and tomatoes.

3. **Prepare the Broth**: In a bowl, mix together the beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, paprika, salt, and pepper.

4. **Combine and Cook**: Pour the broth mixture over the beef and vegetables in the slow cooker. Stir to combine.

5. **Slow Cook**: Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or on high for 4-5 hours. If adding cauliflower, add it in the last hour of cooking.

6. **Serve**: Once the stew is done, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot, and portion out for meal prep into containers.

### Tips:
- This stew freezes well, so you can portion it into freezer-safe containers and freeze for up to 3 months.
- Feel free to customize the vegetables to your liking, keeping in mind their carb content for keto compliance.

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