This low carb 5 ingredient baked dinner using beef cubes is the kind of set-it-and-forget-it comfort food I lean on during busy weeks. It’s essentially a pared-down, oven-braised beef casserole: you nestle beef stew cubes into a baking dish, pour over a seasoned cream mixture, add just a few flavor-boosting ingredients, and let the oven do the rest. The method borrows from classic Midwestern baked meat dishes and simple cream-based casseroles, but trims the ingredient list to the essentials while keeping the flavor rich and satisfying.
Serve these tender, creamy beef cubes with a low carb base that can soak up the sauce: cauliflower mash, roasted cauliflower florets, sautéed green beans, or a simple buttered cabbage all work beautifully. A crisp green salad with a tangy vinaigrette helps balance the richness, and if you’re cooking for people who aren’t watching carbs, a side of buttered egg noodles or mashed potatoes will make this feel like a full-on Sunday supper.
Low Carb Creamy Baked Beef Cubes
Servings: 4
Ingredients
2 pounds beef stew cubes
1 cup heavy whipping cream
1/2 cup unsalted beef broth
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
Directions
Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C). Lightly grease a medium white ceramic baking dish (about 9×9 inches or similar) with a little oil or butter so the beef doesn’t stick.
Pat the beef stew cubes dry with paper towels. This helps them brown a bit in the oven and keeps the sauce from watering out. Spread the beef cubes in an even layer in the baking dish; they should fit snugly in a single layer.
