Heart-Healthy Ground Beef Stew
Warm up with a comforting bowl of Heart-Healthy Ground Beef Stew—a flavorful and nutrient-packed recipe perfect for a wholesome family dinner. This balanced dish features extra-lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell peppers, and heart-smart ingredients like low-sodium beef broth and olive oil. Slow-simmered with aromatic herbs including thyme and rosemary, this stew is rich in savory goodness without compromising on health. Russet potatoes and frozen peas add heartiness and texture, making it a filling, one-pot meal. Ready in under 1.5 hours, this deliciously satisfying dish showcases simple, nutritious cooking at its finest. Ideal for anyone seeking a hearty meal that’s as good for the soul as it is for the heart!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams Extra-lean ground beef
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 1 large Onion, chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 medium Carrots, sliced
- 3 medium Celery stalks, sliced
- 1 large Red bell pepper, diced
- 2 medium Russet potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups Low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 can Diced tomatoes, no salt added
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon Dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.
Transfer the cooked beef to a plate, discard any excess fat, and set aside.
In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.
Add the sliced carrots, celery, and diced red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for another 5 minutes.
Stir in the cubed potatoes, low-sodium beef broth, tomato paste, can of diced tomatoes, bay leaf, dried thyme, and rosemary.
Return the ground beef to the pot and season with salt and black pepper.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer, covered, for 40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
Add the frozen peas to the stew and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.
Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2022 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 73.8 g | 95% | |
| Saturated Fat | 19.8 g | 99% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 375 mg | 125% | |
| Sodium | 3650 mg | 159% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 189.7 g | 69% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.4 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 53.2 g | ||
| Protein | 158.8 g | 318% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.9 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 493 mg | 38% | |
| Iron | 25.8 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 7210 mg | 153% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
