Cozy Cottage Cheese & Savory Beef winter one pot meal - Easy Keto Friendly Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 medium Yellow Onion (diced)
• 2 cloves Garlic (minced; pre‑peeled optional)
• 1 cup Fresh Green Beans (trimmed and cut into 1‑inch pieces)
• 0.5 medium Carrot (finely chopped (optional))
• 0.5 cup Celery (chopped)
• 2 lb Chuck Roast (cut into 1½‑inch cubes; trim excess fat)
• 2 tbsp Olive Oil (for searing)
• 1.5 tsp Smoked Paprika
• 1 tsp Salt
• 0.5 tsp Black Pepper (freshly ground)
• 1 tbsp Tomato Paste
• 1.5 cup Beef Broth (low‑sodium)
• 1 tbsp Dijon Mustard
• 1 cup Cottage Cheese (full‑fat preferred)
• 0.25 cup Heavy Cream
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice (freshly squeezed)
• 0.25 tsp Xanthan Gum (optional, for thickening)

Instructions

1. Prepare Vegetables

   Dice the yellow onion, mince the garlic cloves, trim and cut green beans into 1‑inch pieces, finely chop half a carrot (optional), and chop celery into roughly ½‑cup pieces. Set all aside.

   Time: PT10M

2. Cube the Beef

   Trim excess fat from the chuck roast and cut the meat into 1½‑inch cubes. Season the cubes with smoked paprika, salt, and pepper, tossing to coat evenly.

   Time: PT7M

3. Sear the Beef

   Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in the Dutch oven over medium heat. Add the seasoned beef cubes in a single layer and sear until browned on all sides, about 8‑10 minutes. Transfer beef to a bowl.

   Time: PT10M

   Temperature: Medium

4. Sauté Aromatics

   Reduce heat to medium‑low. Add the diced onion to the same pot and sauté 3‑4 minutes until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and 1 tbsp tomato paste; cook another 1‑2 minutes until fragrant.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

5. Build the Base

   Pour in 1½ cups beef broth, add 1 tbsp Dijon mustard, and stir to combine. Return the browned beef cubes to the pot.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium

6. Simmer the Stew

   Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover and cook for 70 minutes.

   Time: PT1H10M

   Temperature: Low simmer

7. Add Remaining Vegetables

   Stir in the green beans, carrot (if using), and celery. Continue to simmer, covered, for an additional 20 minutes until vegetables are tender.

   Time: PT20M

   Temperature: Low simmer

8. Prepare Cottage Cheese Cream

   In the immersion blender, combine 1 cup cottage cheese, ¼ cup heavy cream, 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and a pinch of salt. Blend until completely smooth.

   Time: PT5M

9. Finish the Stew

   Remove the pot from heat. Stir the cottage cheese cream into the stew until fully incorporated. If a thicker consistency is desired, sprinkle ¼ tsp xanthan gum, whisk quickly, and let sit 5 minutes to thicken.

   Time: PT5M

10. Rest and Serve

    Allow the stew to rest off the heat for 5 minutes, then serve hot. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.

    Time: PT5M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

560

Protein

35 g

Carbohydrates

8 g

Fat

35 g

Fiber

2 g