Keto Slow Cooker Herb Beef & Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-02 · Updated 2026-04-02

Hearty, low-carb stew with tender beef and vibrant vegetables, simmered to deep flavor in your slow cooker. This American-inspired slow-cooker recipe (keto), ready in about 495 minutes, pairs Beef chuck roast, Olive oil, Diced carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 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 lb Beef chuck roast
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 2 cups Diced carrots
• 1 cup Diced celery
• 1 cup Diced zucchini
• 1 medium Diced onion
• 4 cloves Minced garlic
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 tsp Dried rosemary
• 1 tsp Dried thyme

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Season beef cubes with salt and pepper, then sear for 4-5 minutes per side until deeply browned and caramelized.
2. Step 2: Transfer seared beef to slow cooker, add diced carrots, celery, zucchini, onion, and minced garlic; stir to combine.
3. Step 3: Stir in beef broth, tomato paste, rosemary, and thyme; ensure all ingredients are submerged.
4. Step 4: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours, or until beef is fork-tender and vegetables are tender but not mushy, stirring once after 4 hours.