Winter Wellness Keto Stew (Printable)

A nourishing blend of tender meat, vegetables, and spices crafted for cozy winter eating.

# List of ingredients:

→ Meats

01 - 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 4 slices bacon, chopped

→ Vegetables

03 - 2 tablespoons olive oil
04 - 1 medium onion, diced
05 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
06 - 2 celery stalks, sliced
07 - 1 medium turnip, peeled and cubed
08 - 1 medium zucchini, chopped
09 - 7 oz mushrooms, quartered
10 - 2 cups chopped kale, stems removed

→ Liquids

11 - 5 cups unsalted keto-friendly beef broth
12 - 2 tablespoons tomato paste

→ Seasonings

13 - 1 teaspoon dried thyme
14 - 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
15 - 1 bay leaf
16 - 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
17 - ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
18 - Salt, to taste

→ Optional Garnishes

19 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
20 - 1 tablespoon lemon zest

# Steps:

01 - Heat olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add chopped bacon and cook until crisp. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and set aside.
02 - Add beef cubes in batches to the pot, searing on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.
03 - Lower heat to medium. Add diced onion, minced garlic, and sliced celery to the pot. Sauté for 3 to 4 minutes until softened.
04 - Stir in turnip, zucchini, and mushrooms. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
05 - Return seared beef and rendered bacon to the pot. Stir in tomato paste until evenly distributed.
06 - Pour in beef broth. Add thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Bring to a simmer.
07 - Reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 45 to 50 minutes until beef is tender and flavors meld.
08 - Stir in chopped kale and cook uncovered for 5 minutes until wilted.
09 - Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.
10 - Ladle stew into bowls. Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon zest if desired. Serve hot.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It fills your kitchen with the kind of smell that makes everyone ask when dinner will be ready.
  • You can walk away from it while it simmers and come back to something that tastes like youve been fussing all day.
  • Leftovers get better overnight, soaking up all those deep flavors.
02 -
  • Don't crowd the beef when you sear it or it will steam instead of brown, and you'll lose that deep, caramelized flavor.
  • Taste the broth before adding salt, especially if your bacon or broth is already salty.
  • Let the stew sit for 10 minutes after you turn off the heat so the flavors settle and the liquid thickens just a bit more.
03 -
  • Use a heavy pot with a tight-fitting lid so the heat stays even and nothing scorches on the bottom.
  • If your broth tastes flat, a squeeze of lemon juice or a splash of apple cider vinegar at the end will wake it right up.
  • Let the bacon cool on a paper towel so it stays crispy when you add it back in.

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