To store: Keep leftover beef stew in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to five days.
Freeze: Freeze beef stew for later if you’d like. You can even make an extra batch and keep it in the freezer for up to three months. This keto stew recipe can be stored frozen, uncooked as a dump and go meal. Add all your ingredients to a freeze safe bag and freeze.
To cook stew in the slow cooker from frozen: Thaw overnight and add to the crockpot in the morning. Cook as instructed above.
To cook stew in the instant pot from frozen: Sauté in Instant Pot for 5 minutes, then flip meal over. This should create enough liquid to pressure cook the stew without risk of burning. Pressure cook on high for 30 minutes. Release pressure naturally for 10 minutes.
Meal prep: Prep the ingredients the morning or night before you plan to cook. This saves time on busy weeknights.