Keto Irish Stew (without potatoes)

Irish beef stew in a pot with a side of biscuits.

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Keto Irish Stew (without potatoes)

Irish stew is a blend of tender meat and root vegetables simmered in a savory beer broth. This low carb stew can be made with beef or lamb in the Instant Pot, slow cooker or oven. Not only is this rustic meal totally keto, but I’ve included low-FODMAP and AIP variations, as well!

Prep Time15

Cook Time35

Total Time50

Course: Soups

Cuisine: Irish

Diet: Gluten Free

Method: Instant Pot, Oven, Slow cooker

Special Diet: AIP, Keto, Low-Carb, Low-FODMAP, Whole30

Servings: servings

Calories: 280kcal

Author: Tracey Hatch-Rizzi

Ingredients

2 pounds beef or lamb cut into 1 inch cubes
2 carrots large, chopped
2 celery stalks chopped - use 1.5 stalks for low-FODMAP
2 pounds root vegetables peeled and chopped see Notes for my list of potato alternatives
1 onion medium, chopped. Use green part of one leek for low-FODMAP
2 cloves garlic finely sliced. Eliminate for low-FODMAP
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce plus more to taste
14.9 ounces Guinness Stout 1 can
2 cups broth beef is best. Use this Homemade Bone Broth recipe to make a beef broth or use your favorite store-bought.
1 teaspoon rosemary crushed, fresh or dried
1 teaspoon thyme fresh or dried
2 bay leaves
1 teaspoon salt plus more to taste. I like kala namak black salt - read more about Kala Namak.
¾ teaspoon black pepper
¼ teaspoon xanthan gum see post for a substitute for xanthan gum. Learn more in my Xanthan Gum Ingredient Spotlight.
2 tablespoons olive oil or bacon grease for browning the meat
parsley chopped for garnish

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Instructions

Instant Pot method

Turn the Instant Pot to sauté and add the olive oil or bacon grease.
Add the beef or lamb chunks and brown on all sides.
Add the onion or leek and sauté for 5 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients and cook on the ‘Stew’ setting for 30 minutes.
Use the quick release method and remove the lid.
Turn back to sauté mode and add the xanthan gum (or xanthan gum substitute for AIP), and sauté until the stew has thickened.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve with a garnish of parsley.

Slow cooker method

Set the slow cooker to low.
In a large skillet, add the olive oil or bacon grease and lamb or beef.
Season with salt and pepper.
Brown the meat and add to your slow cooker.
Deglaze the skillet with a cup of the beef broth and add to the slow cooker.
Add the beer, vegetables, seasonings, xanthan gum (or substitute for xanthan gum for AIP) and broth to the pot and cook on low for 6-8 hours.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve with a garnish of parsley.

Oven method

Preheat oven to 325 °F
In a large oven-proof pot or Dutch oven, add the olive oil, meat, salt and pepper.
On medium heat, brown the meat on all sides.
Add the Guinness and deglaze the pot. Then add the stock, vegetables and seasonings.
Cover and place in oven for 3 hours or until meat and veggies are tender.
Return to stove top, add xanthan gum (or xanthan gum alternative for AIP) and simmer until thickened.
Adjust salt and pepper to taste and serve with a garnish of parsley.

Notes

Root vegetables that are a low-carb substitute for potatoes

Turnips, rutabagas, celeriac, radishes, daikon radish

Xanthan gum

When adding the xanthan gum, either sprinkle it thinly across the surface of the stew or add it to a cup with about a half cup of broth and whisk until dissolved, then add to the pot. If it's added in one 'heap', it will gel together and not thicken the soup. For xanthan gum replacement, see post for suggestions for a xanthan gum substitute. Never used xanthan gum? Learn more about it in my Xanthan Gum Ingredient Spotlight.

See post for how to make an AIP stew or a low-FODMAP stew.

*Nutritional information will vary depending on what optional ingredients you add.

Nutrition