Cauliflower & Beef Keto Stew with Creamy Thyme Broth

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-05 · Updated 2026-04-05

A rich, slow-simmered stew featuring fall-apart beef and cauliflower 'potatoes' in a velvety thyme-infused broth, perfect for chilly evenings without the carbs. This American-inspired keto recipe (low carb), ready in about 95 minutes, pairs chuck roast, avocado oil, yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 540 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a low-carb week and pairs well with cauliflower rice or roasted green vegetables. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1.5 lbs chuck roast
• 3 tbsp avocado oil
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 2 large carrots
• 2 cups cauliflower
• 1 cup beef broth
• 1/2 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh parsley

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 3 tbsp avocado oil in a 5-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering (350°F). Season 1.5 lbs chuck roast with 1 tsp kosher salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper, then sear until golden brown on all sides, about 5 minutes per side.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves to the pot, stirring constantly, and sauté for 3 minutes until onion is translucent and fragrant.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 diced large carrots, 2 cups finely chopped cauliflower, 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 tsp dried thyme, and 1 tsp dried rosemary, cooking for 2 minutes until tomato paste darkens slightly.
4. Step 4: Return seared beef to pot, pour in 1 cup beef broth and 1/2 cup heavy cream, add 1 bay leaf, and bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Step 5: Cover pot, reduce heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour 15 minutes until beef is fork-tender and broth has thickened slightly.
6. Step 6: Discard bay leaf, stir in 2 tbsp fresh parsley, and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.