Keto Beef Stew

beef chuck

🥗Healthier: lean beef

💰Cheaper: stew meat

Lean beef reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is often less expensive and has a neutral flavor.

carrots

🥗Healthier: zucchini

💰Cheaper: green beans

Zucchini is lower in carbs and can mimic the texture.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: chicken broth

Chicken broth can be less expensive and still flavorful.

Cut beef chuck shoulder roast into bite-size chunks and set aside.

Turn on the Instant Pot and select the sauté function.

Add 1 tablespoon of avocado oil or olive oil to the pot and heat for about 1 minute.

Add the beef chunks to the pot and season with salt and pepper; sear until browned.

Cancel the sauté function after searing the meat.

Add 32 ounces of beef broth to the pot carefully to avoid splashing.

Add 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar and 2 tablespoons of tomato paste to the pot.

Add 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce and 1 bay leaf; mix to combine.

Seal the Instant Pot and set to pressure cook on high for 20 minutes.

While the meat is cooking, chop 4 sticks of celery into thirds and set aside.

Peel the turnips and chop them into chunky bite-sized pieces; set aside.

Chop a medium-sized onion into chunky pieces and set aside with the veggies.

Once the timer goes off, release the pressure from the Instant Pot and carefully open the lid.

Ladle out ½ cup of the cooking liquid into a bowl and mix in ½ teaspoon of xanthan gum to thicken.

Add the chopped celery, turnips, onion, and carrots to the Instant Pot and push them down into the liquid.

Add 2 tablespoons of minced garlic and more salt and pepper if needed; stir to combine.

Pour the thickened liquid back into the pot and stir everything together.

Seal the Instant Pot again and set to pressure cook for another 20 minutes.

Once done, release the pressure and carefully open the lid.

Sprinkle in parsley flakes for flavor and remove the bay leaf before serving.

Mix everything well and serve the keto beef stew.

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