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Keto Beef Nihari recipe by Safe Plated

Keto Beef Nihari

A slow-cooked, rich, and flavorful beef stew, traditionally thickened with wheat flour, but made keto-friendly by using xanthan gum. Served with a squeeze of lemon and ginger.

20m prep + 180m cook4 servings
Contains dairy
550 cal|50g protein|10g carbs|35g fat|2g fiber

Ingredients

  • 2 lb Beef stew meat
  • 3 tbsp Ghee
  • 2 Onion
  • 2 tbsp Ginger-garlic paste
  • 3 tbsp Nihari masala
  • 6 cups Bone broth
  • 1/2 tsp Xanthan gum
  • Lemon wedges
  • Ginger juliennes
  • Green chilies

Instructions

  1. 1Heat the 3 tablespoons of ghee in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat, which is 350°F (177°C). Add the 2 onions, chopped, and sauté for 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are soft and golden brown.
  2. 2Add the 2 tablespoons of ginger-garlic paste to the pot and cook, stirring constantly, for 1 minute until it smells fragrant. Stir in the 3 tablespoons of nihari masala and cook for another minute, stirring, until it is very fragrant.
  3. 3Add the 2 lb of beef stew meat to the pot. Brown the beef on all sides, which should take about 5-7 minutes. Pour in the 6 cups of bone broth and bring the liquid to a boil.
  4. 4Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot tightly, and simmer for 2 to 3 hours. Check the beef every hour. The beef is done when it is very tender and easily pulls apart with a fork.
  5. 5In a small bowl, whisk together the 1/2 teaspoon of xanthan gum with 2 tablespoons of cold water to create a smooth slurry. Slowly pour this slurry into the pot of nihari while stirring the stew constantly. Continue to simmer, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the nihari has thickened to your liking.
  6. 6Serve the Keto Beef Nihari hot. Garnish each serving with fresh lemon wedges, a pile of ginger juliennes, and a few green chilies.

Substitutions

Wheat flourXanthan gum(avoids Gluten)

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