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Hearty Low-Carb Beef Stew with Turnips

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A cozy, low-carb beef stew featuring tender beef and earthy turnips, perfect for a warm and satisfying meal without the carb overload.

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 medium turnips, peeled and cut into chunks
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth, preferably low-sodium
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 2 medium carrots, chopped (optional)
  • 2 celery stalks, chopped
  • 3 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • Salt and black pepper, to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep Ingredients (10 minutes): Peel and cut turnips into 1-inch chunks. Dice onion, mince garlic, chop carrots and celery if using. Cut beef into 1-inch cubes if not done already.
  2. Season and Sear Beef (15 minutes): Pat beef cubes dry with paper towels. Season generously with salt and pepper. Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add beef in batches, searing until all sides are golden brown (about 3-4 minutes per batch). Remove beef and set aside.
  3. Sauté Aromatics (5 minutes): Lower heat to medium. Add diced onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, stirring constantly.
  4. Add Tomato Paste and Deglaze (3 minutes): Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes. Pour in a splash of beef broth and scrape up browned bits from the bottom.
  5. Combine Ingredients (2 minutes): Return seared beef to the pot. Add remaining beef broth, turnips, thyme sprigs, bay leaves, and Worcestershire sauce if using. Stir to combine.
  6. Simmer Stew (45 minutes): Bring mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low and cover. Let simmer gently until beef is fork-tender and turnips are soft but not mushy. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking. Add more broth or water if stew looks too thick.
  7. Final Seasoning (2 minutes): Remove bay leaves and thyme sprigs. Taste and adjust salt and pepper as needed. For thicker broth, uncover and simmer 5-10 more minutes until desired consistency.
  8. Serve Warm: Ladle stew into bowls and enjoy immediately. Optionally garnish with fresh parsley or a dollop of sour cream.

Notes

Pat beef dry before searing to ensure browning. Avoid overcrowding the pan. Keep simmering heat low and steady to prevent toughening meat. Remove herbs before serving to avoid bitterness. A splash of apple cider vinegar or lemon juice can brighten the stew if flavors seem flat. Slow cooker option: after searing and sautéing, cook on low for 6-8 hours.

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Keywords: low-carb, beef stew, turnips, comfort food, keto, paleo, gluten-free, easy dinner

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