Slow Cooker Low-Carb Beef (Diabetic-Friendly)
✅ Why this works for diabetes
- No added sugar
- Low-carb sauce
- High protein helps stabilize blood sugar
- Balanced with fiber (optional veggie add-ins)
🛒 Ingredients
- 2 lbs beef chuck, cut into cubes
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- ½ cup low-sodium beef broth
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp tomato paste (no sugar added)
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1–2 tsp monk fruit sweetener (optional, for slight sweetness without sugar)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Place beef and onions in slow cooker.
- In a bowl, mix broth, soy sauce, vinegar, olive oil, tomato paste, garlic, and seasonings.
- Pour sauce over beef.
- Cook:
- Low for 7–8 hours OR
- High for 4–5 hours
- Stir before serving.
🥦 Optional Add-Ins (Boost Fiber & Lower Glycemic Impact)
Add during last 1–2 hours:
- Mushrooms
- Zucchini
- Bell peppers
- Green beans
🍽 Serving Ideas (Low Carb)
- Over cauliflower rice
- With steamed broccoli
- Over mashed cauliflower
- In lettuce wraps
📊 Approximate Nutrition (per serving, 6 servings)
- Calories: ~320
- Protein: 32g
- Carbs: 5–7g
- Fiber: 1–2g
- Sugar: <2g
