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Keto Slow Cooker Beef

Keto Slow Cooker Beef is a staple recipe that every low-carb kitchen needs. A delicious spicy sauce flavors and tenderizes the meat, preventing it from drying out. 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time6 hours 7 minutes
Total Time6 hours 17 minutes
Course: Main
Cuisine: American
Keyword: spicy
Servings: 8
Calories: 244kcal
Author: Wendy Polisi

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 pounds beef chuck roast
  • Salt and Pepper
  • 1 tablespoon avocado oil
  • ½ cup onion diced
  • 1 poblano chili pepper seeded and diced
  • 1 chipotle chili pepper diced
  • 1 teaspoon minced garlic
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 15 ounces tomato sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar substitute optional

Instructions

  • Sprinkle the chuck roast well with salt and pepper. Time permitting, refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight.
  • On the stovetop or using the saute function on your slow cooker, heat oil to medium-high heat.
  • Add onion, poblano chili pepper, and chipotle chili pepper. Cook for 6 minutes, stirring often.
  • Add garlic, cumin, coriander, salt and cayenne pepper — Cook for 1 more minute.
  • Add tomato sauce, apple cider vinegar, and brown sugar substitute.
  • Stir and add meat.
  • Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.

Notes

Tips & Tricks

  • To Freeze This Recipe - Allow the meat to cool and divide the meat, along with the cooking liquid, into large zip-top plastic freezer bags. Seal and freeze for up to 6 months. Don’t forget to label it! To use, thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat until the internal temperature reaches 155 degrees. You can do this on the stovetop or in about 2 hours in a slow cooker on high.
  • The chipotle chili pepper makes this dish a touch spicy. If heat isn't your thing, or if you are making this for children, you may want to use half of omit it.

Variations for This Recipe:

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  • Add 2 teaspoons chili power with the onion. Just before serving, top with a squeeze of lime juice. (This is fabulous on tacos!)
  • You can ½ cup of my Keto BBQ Sauce (or THIS keto-friendly purchased option), plus ½ cup of beef broth of a quick and easy dump recipe.
  • Use 1 teaspoon garlic powder in place of the fresh minced garlic.
  • Add 2 tablespoons brown mustard and 1 teaspoon smoked paprika.

Nutrition

Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 78mg | Sodium: 686mg | Potassium: 598mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 446IU | Vitamin C: 17mg | Calcium: 34mg | Iron: 3mg