Low-Carb Beef Stew with Herby Dumplings

Low-Carb Beef Stew with Herby Dumplings

Ingredients

• 900 g stewing beef ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 1 red onion ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 200 g pumpkin ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 1 medium carrot ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 3 bay leaves
• 3 sprig fresh rosemary
• 2 clove garlic ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 2 tbsp tomato purée ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 1/2 cup dry red wine ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 2 cup beef stock ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 3/4 tsp sea salt ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 1/4 tsp cracked black pepper
• 3 large egg whites
• 1 large eggs
• 1 cup water ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 3/4 cup almond flour ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 1/3 cup flour ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 1/4 cup coconut flour ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 2 1/2 tbsp psyllium husks ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 1 1/2 tsp gluten ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 1 tbsp rosemary ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• 1 tsp lemon zest ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))
• fresh parsley ((such as braising steak, 2 lb))

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 160 °C/ 320 °F (fan assisted).
2. Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pan.
3. Brown the meat on a medium heat for 5 minutes, stir-ring regularly to seal the meat for approximately 5 minutes.
4. Turn off the heat and place to one side.
5. Meanwhile, peel the onion, pumpkin and carrots and chop into chunks about 2 cm (1 inch).
6. In another pan heat one tablespoon of olive oil and fry the vegetables on a medium heat for 10 minutes, stirring regularly to prevent sticking.
7. Add the beef, rosemary, bay leaves, chopped garlic and tomato puree.
8. Sauté for a further 2 minutes.
9. Add the red wine, reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes.
10. Add the stock, season with salt and pepper, bring to the boil.
11. Place a casserole dish in the oven to heat up.
12. Place the stew in the casserole dish and add a lid.
13. Roast in the oven for 3 hours until the meat is tender and the juices have concentrated.
14. Remove from the oven once cooked.
15. Turn up the oven to 175 °C/ 350 °F.
16. Make the dumplings as per the keto bread recipe 1.
17. Grease a cupcake tin with olive oil to prevent sticking.
18. Shape into dumpling shapes (3 to 4 cm/ up to 1-1/2 inch in diameter) and place individually in the cupcake holes.
19. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes.
20. Turn over with a spoon and place back in the oven to cook for a further 5 minutes.
21. Place the stew back in the oven to heat through if cooled slightly.
22. Add the dumplings.
23. To serve, place the stew in bowls and top with grated lemon zest, fresh parsley and a pinch of cracked black pepper.
24. Apart from dumplings, you can serve this stew with Cauli-Mash or Celeriac Cauli-Mash!