Cauliflower & Turnip Keto Beef Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-07 · Updated 2026-04-07

A velvety, potato-free stew with tender beef, earthy turnips, and creamy cauliflower puree, simmered to perfection for a comforting keto dinner. This soup recipe (low carb), ready in about 125 minutes, pairs beef chuck, cauliflower, turnip for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 480 calories and feeds 4, 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 beef chuck
• 2 cups cauliflower
• 1 medium turnip
• 1 large yellow onion
• 3 cloves garlic
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat until shimmering. Season 1.5 lbs beef chuck cubes with 1/2 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper, then sear for 3-4 minutes per side until deeply browned.
2. Step 2: Add 1 large diced yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 2 minutes until onions soften and become translucent.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste and cook for 1 minute until darkened and fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 4 cups beef broth, 1 tsp dried thyme, 1/2 tsp dried rosemary, 2 cups chopped cauliflower, and 1 medium diced turnip. Bring to a gentle simmer.
5. Step 5: Cover and reduce heat to low. Simmer for 1 hour 30 minutes, or until beef is fork-tender and turnips are soft.
6. Step 6: Remove lid, stir in 1/4 cup heavy cream, and simmer uncovered for 5 minutes until sauce thickens and coats the back of a spoon.
7. Step 7: Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, then serve hot.