Slow-Cooker Beef Stew with Cauliflower Mash

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-12 · Updated 2026-04-12

Hearty beef stew simmered with keto vegetables, served with a creamy cauliflower mash for a satisfying low-carb meal. This american-inspired beef (low-carb) ready in about 505 minutes pairs cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck roast, olive oil, finely diced onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 420 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. 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, cut into 1-inch cubes beef chuck roast
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1, finely diced onion
• 2, chopped into 1/2-inch pieces carrots
• 2 stalks, chopped celery
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 head, riced cauliflower
• 2 tbsp unsalted butter
• 1/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear beef cubes until browned on all sides, about 4 minutes per side, then transfer to slow cooker.
2. Step 2: Add onion, carrots, and celery to skillet, cook for 5 minutes until softened. Pour into slow cooker with beef broth, diced tomatoes, and thyme.
3. Step 3: Cook on low for 7-8 hours until beef is fork-tender. Meanwhile, steam riced cauliflower for 10 minutes until tender.
4. Step 4: Mash steamed cauliflower with butter, heavy cream, salt, and pepper until smooth and creamy, about 3 minutes.