Carnivore Diet Osso Buco Pumpkin Stew
This hearty carnivore diet osso buco pumpkin stew is a rich and savory slow-cooked dish featuring beef shank, aromatic herbs, and a subtle touch of pumpkin and apple juice for balanced sweetness. Perfect for a nourishing meal, this stew offers deep, comforting flavors while staying aligned with carnivore-friendly modifications.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 4- to 5-quart slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon tallow or substitute with butter
- 2 large or 4 small beef shank soup bones
- 4 carrots cut into ¾-inch to 1-inch cubes
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary
- 2 large bay leaves
- 1½ teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1½ teaspoons salt plus more to taste
- 4 cups Ruminant Stock or beef stock
- 1 cup fresh or canned pumpkin puree
- ½ cup apple juice
- 1½ tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and melt the tallow. Once hot, add the beef shanks and cook each side until browned, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
- Place the seared beef shanks into your slow cooker. Add the carrots, rosemary, bay leaves, thyme, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the stock, pumpkin puree, apple juice, and lemon juice. Pour this mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
- Secure the lid on the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours.
- After cooking, remove and discard the rosemary sprigs and bay leaves. Taste the broth and adjust salt as needed.
- Serve the beef shanks and carrots in bowls, ladling broth over each serving. Finish with a sprinkle of chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
- If you prefer, butter can replace tallow as your cooking fat.
- Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 4 days, keeping the broth and meat tightly covered.
- This carnivore-friendly adaptation skips typical nightshades, making it ideal for a simplified, gut-friendly meal.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 10g
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