Keto Recipe: Keto Beef Bourguignon

Cooking Information

• Prep Time: 45 minutes
• Cook Time: 3 hours
• Rest Time: 15 minutes
• Total Time: 4 hours
• Calories: 380 per serving
• Protein: 42g
• Fat: 23g
• Net Carbs: 5g
• Servings: 6
• Difficulty: Intermediate

Ingredients

For the Beef:

• 3 lbs lean beef chuck, cut into 2-inch cubes
• 8 oz uncured bacon, diced
• 2 cups red wine (dry)
• 2 cups beef bone broth
• 1 head cauliflower, pureed
• 8 oz mushrooms
• 12 pearl onions
• 3 carrots
• 4 garlic cloves
• Fresh thyme and bay leaves

For the Cauliflower Thickener:

• 1 head cauliflower
• 2 tablespoons butter
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation:

1. Cut beef into 2-inch cubes
2. Dice vegetables
3. Steam and puree cauliflower
4. Pat meat dry, season well

Base Building:

1. Brown meat in batches
2. Cook bacon until crisp
3. Sauté vegetables in same pot
4. Add garlic and herbs

Braising:

1. Return meat to pot
2. Add wine, reduce by half
3. Add broth and cauliflower puree
4. Simmer 2.5-3 hours

Finishing:

1. Add mushrooms last hour
2. Check meat tenderness
3. Adjust thickness with puree
4. Season to taste

Pro Tips

• Brown meat in small batches for better caramelization
• Use a Dutch oven for even heat distribution
• Steam cauliflower until very soft before pureeing
• Reduce wine separately to control thickness