Step 1

Combine the coconut flour, salt and pepper in a medium sized bowl.

Step 2

Add the raw beef pieces and mix well to coat the meat thoroughly.

Step 3

Heat 2 tablespoons of the oil in a large, heavy bottomed sauce pan.

Step 4

Add the beef and cook over medium high heat to brown, stirring occasionally for about 5 minutes.  Remove the meat from the pan.

Step 5

Add the other tablespoon of oil to the pan, then add the garlic, onion, celery and radishes.

Step 6

Saute, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, or until softened and fragrant.

Step 7

Add the Worcestershire sauce and whisky to the pan and cook an additional 2 minutes.

Step 8

Add the cooked beef back to the pan, along with the water, dijon mustard, parsley, and thyme – then stir well.  Cover and simmer for 1 hour over low heat.

Step 9

Remove the cover and whisk in the xanthan gum.

Step 10

Turn the heat up to medium, and simmer uncovered for 15 minutes to reduce.

Step 11

Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 12

Place the butter in a medium-sized microwave safe bowl.

Step 13

Microwave on high, uncovered, for 30 seconds or until melted.

Step 14

Add the sweetener, almond flour, coconut flour, salt, garlic powder, baking powder, xanthan gum, egg, fresh thyme, almond milk and cheddar and mix well with a fork.

Step 15

Transfer the beef stew to an oven safe casserole or cast iron pan.

Step 16

Top with 8 scoops or balls of biscuit dough.

Step 17

Bake at 375 for 25 minutes – or until the tops are golden brown and have puffed up slightly.

Step 18

Remove from the oven and cool for 10 minutes before serving.