Slow Cooker Beef Stew

This low-carb, hearty beef stew is loaded with tender slow-cooked beef, bacon, mushrooms, and colourful vegetables, all simmered in a rich, savory broth. It’s perfect for a cozy meal and pairs beautifully with cauliflower mash for a balanced, diabetes-friendly dish.

INGREDIENTS

• 1 kg diced beef (stewing meat)
• 3 tbsp olive oil
• 500 ml beef stock
• 1½ cups bacon, cooked crisp and crumbled (approx. 350 g)
• 1¾ cups diced tomatoes (400 g can)
• ½ cup mixed capsicum, chopped (approx. 120 g)
• ½ cup cremini mushrooms, quartered (approx. 120 g)
• ½ cup celery, sliced (approx. 2 ribs)
• 1 small brown onion, chopped
• 4 large cloves garlic, minced
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 2 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1½ tsp ground black pepper
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp dried oregano

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat the slow cooker on the low setting.
2. Sear the beef: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Brown the beef on all sides for about 3-4 minutes per side, then transfer to the slow cooker.
3. Add the remaining ingredients: Pour in beef stock, bacon, tomatoes, bell peppers, mushrooms, celery, onion, garlic, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and all spices into the slow cooker.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, or until the beef is tender.
5. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.

This slow cooker keto beef stew is a fantastic diabetes-friendly, blood sugar stabilising meal that’s rich, satisfying, and full of flavour. This dish is a nutritious, easy-to-make meal for the whole family.

SERVING & CARB COUNT (PER SERVING - APPROXIMATE)

• Net Carbs (without cauliflower mash): ~5-7g
• Net Carbs (with cauliflower mash): ~8-10g
• Protein: ~30g
• Healthy Fats: ~12g

For precise carb tracking, use a food tracking app like MyFitnessPal or Carb Manager.

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