Name: Instant Pot Low Carb Beef Stew
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Ingredients: 2 Lbs Lean Beef Stew Meat (Cut into 1-inch cubes); 2 tsp Arrowroot Powder; 2 Tbsp Avocado Oil (Or more for working in batches); 1/2 Cup Tomato Paste; 4 Cups Organic Beef Stock (Or broth); 1 Cup Kale (Sliced into thin ribbons); 1 Cup Sliced Mushrooms; 1 Medium Turnip (Cut into cubes); 3 Celery Stalks (Sliced); 1 Cup Carrots (Sliced); 2 Cloves of Garlic (Minced); 1 Medium Onion (Chopped); 1 Tbsp Dried Thyme; 1 Tbsp Dried Parsley; 2 Bay Leaves; Salt and Pepper (To taste)

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Eating low carb is not just dieting, it is a lifestyle change for the better. There is sure to be an adjustment period, but it becomes easier and easier. In fact, there are so many recipes that fit into a low carb diet, like an Instant Pot low carb beef stew recipe. This recipe is not only delicious, but it shows us how versatile low carb can be. You can make something in an Instant Pot and still be on track with your diet. You can even save any leftovers and use them as quick meals later.

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Instant Pot low carb beef stew is an easy recipe to make and enjoy while on a low carb diet or as a quick healthy beef recipe.

Stew seems like an easy thing to make, toss a bunch of ingredients into a pot, and let them stew for hours. The problem the Instant Pot solves is not the skill level required to make stew.

Instead, the Instant Pot solves the time issue. A normal beef stew can take up to 8 hours to make, or longer. But this Instant Pot low carb beef stew takes that hours and shortens it by 7.5 hours.

The results will be just as delicious as if you cooked it for 8 hours. In fact, it may taste even better. The best part is this stew fits perfectly into a low carb or keto diet.

Instant Pot Low Carb Beef Stew Ingredients

The beef needs to be lean to make sure it fits in with your diet. The easiest way to do this is to find beef stew meat that is very lean.

Some other important ingredients are the arrowroot powder and avocado oil instead of cooking oil. You will also need beef stock, but it is a clever idea to go for organic as it will be healthier.

The rest of the ingredients will be veggies and seasonings so there won’t be much fight against your low carb diet. That is what makes this recipe one of the best keto recipes out there.

It’s fast, its’ tasty, and it’s filled with nutrition.

Directions

In a mixing bowl, combine the Arrowroot powder, salt, and pepper. Then add the beef chunks and dredge them in the powder combination.

Heat the oil in your Instant Pot on “sauté”. Then carefully add the beef, not letting the pieces touch each other. Brown for 3-5 minutes on each side. Remove the beef to a plate and set aside. TIP: You will have to work in batches depending on the size of your Instant Pot. It’s important to give the beef a little room between pieces for even cooking. Add a little more oil each time you change batches.

Pour one cup of the beef broth into the hot Instant Pot and scrape with a spatula to pick up the tasty, browned bits.

Place the browned beef along with the rest of the ingredients into your Instant Pot.

Place the cover on the slow cooker and lock. Set at high pressure for 30 minutes.

When the cooking time has finished, let the Instant Pot release naturally for 15 minutes. Then carefully “quick release” the remaining pressure. There should not be much.

Before serving be sure to remove the bay leaves and taste one more time to adjust seasonings if necessary.

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Instant Pot Low Carb Beef Stew

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Release Time15 mins

Course: Main Course, Main Dish

Servings: 4 People

Ingredients

2 Lbs Lean Beef Stew Meat Cut into 1-inch cubes
2 tsp Arrowroot Powder
2 Tbsp Avocado Oil Or more for working in batches
1/2 Cup Tomato Paste
4 Cups Organic Beef Stock Or broth
1 Cup Kale Sliced into thin ribbons
1 Cup Sliced Mushrooms
1 Medium Turnip Cut into cubes
3 Celery Stalks Sliced
1 Cup Carrots Sliced
2 Cloves of Garlic Minced
1 Medium Onion Chopped
1 Tbsp Dried Thyme
1 Tbsp Dried Parsley
2 Bay Leaves
Salt and Pepper To taste

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine the Arrowroot powder, salt, and pepper. Then add the beef chunks and dredge them in the powder combination.
Heat the oil in your Instant Pot on “sauté”. Then carefully add the beef, not letting the pieces touch each other. Brown for 3-5 minutes on each side. Remove the beef to a plate and set aside.
Pour one cup of the beef broth into the hot Instant Pot and scrape with a spatula to pick up the tasty, browned bits.
Place the browned beef along with the rest of the ingredients into your Instant Pot.
Place the cover on the slow cooker and lock. Set at high pressure for 30 minutes.
When the cooking time has finished, let the Instant Pot release naturally for 15 minutes. Then carefully “quick release” the remaining pressure. There should not be much.
Before serving be sure to remove the bay leaves and taste one more time to adjust seasonings if necessary.

Notes

TIP: You will likely have to work in batches depending on the size of your Instant Pot. It’s important to give the beef a little room between pieces for even cooking. Add a little more oil each time you change batches.