Author:
Kevin Curry
St. Patrick’s Day Low-Carb Beef & Guinness Stew With Cauliflower Mash
St. Patrick’s Day Low-Carb Beef & Guinness Stew With Cauliflower Mash
Ingredients for 4 servings
Substitution
Note
- Stew
- 2 lb beef, round steak/top round (lean cut), cut into 1-inch to 1.5-inch cubes
- 2 teaspoons olive oil
- Substitute: avocado oil, coconut oil
- 5 sprigs (1 tablespoon) fresh thyme
- 5oz (150ml) Guinness
- 2 cloves (1 tablespoon), fresh garlic (or minced)
- 1 cup yellow onion, cut into large chunks
- 1 medium carrot, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 1 stick of celery, cut into 1/2-inch chunks
- 2 cups (~500ml) low sodium beef stock
- 2 tablespoons arrowroot starch
- Sea salt & pepper to taste
- Mash
- 1 large head cauliflower OR 23oz cauliflower florets
- 1 tablespoon grassfed butter
- 1 teaspoon garlic, fresh or minced
- pinch of sea salt & pepper
- Garnish
- fresh thyme
- parsley
- cracked pepper
STEPS
Step 1
Set your slow cooker on the “Saute” setting on medium heat, let it get hot then add the oil. If you do not have a slow cooker with a saute setting, set a large nonstick skillet on medium-high heat and add oil.
Step 2
If your skillet or slow cooker is small, then only add half of the beef (and oil) and allow to sear. Note: it’s important to allow the beef to catch on the pan to get a rich caramelized, brown crust before you stir and turn it. Allow to brown on all sides then remove from the pan. Repeat for the rest of the beef.
Step 3
Place all of the seared beef in the slow cooker or pan, add thyme and Guinness. Simmer for 5-8 minutes to allow the flavors to infuse and meld.
Step 4
Put the infused beef (and juices) into the slow cooker along with the carrot, onion, celery, garlic and stock. Set to cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
Step 5
1 hour before the stew is ready (or your set cooking cycle), mix arrowroot starch with about 1 1/2 tablespoons of water and stir into the stew.
Step 6
While the stew is cooking prepare the cauliflower mash. Bring 2 cups of water to boil in a pot and add the cauliflower florets. Cook covered for 10-12 minutes or until completely soft through, easily pierced with a fork.
Step 7
Drain well allowing all the steam to escape. Add salt, pepper, garlic and grass fed butter. Blend using an immersion/stick blender until it resembles mash. ONLY if needed, add a tablespoon of milk or yogurt to help bring the cauliflower together.
Step 8
Serve the hearty Guinness Stew with the creamy low carb cauliflower mash.
Step 9
Garnish and enjoy!
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Hey, I'm Kevin
My name is Kevin. My life changed when I realized that healthy living is a lifelong journey, mainly won by having a well-balanced diet and maintaining an active lifestyle.
By experimenting in the kitchen and sharing my meals on Tumblr, I learned healthy eating is not boring! By making a few adjustments to my favorite foods, I could design a diet that could help me achieve my wellness goals while satisfying my desire for BANGIN food! 😅 Now I try to help people around the world realize that same level of freedom in eating regardless of budget. Welcome, let's #DemocratizeWellness together!