Heart-Healthy Hearty Beef Stew
Warm your soul and support your heart health with this flavorful and nutrient-packed recipe for Heart-Healthy Hearty Beef Stew. Featuring lean beef stew meat, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and red potatoes, and seasoned with aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, this comforting dish delivers robust flavors in every spoonful. A base of low-sodium beef broth and olive oil ensures a lighter, health-conscious twist on the classic stew, while frozen peas and fresh parsley add bursts of color and nutrition. Ready in just two hours, this wholesome stew is perfect for family dinners or meal prep, offering a delicious source of protein and vitamins in every bowl. Whether you're looking for a hearty dinner or a heart-healthy option, this stew checks all the boxes!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 lb Lean beef stew meat
- 2 tbsp Olive oil
- 1 piece Medium onion, chopped
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves, minced
- 3 pieces Carrots, sliced
- 2 pieces Celery stalks, sliced
- 4 pieces Red potatoes, cubed
- 4 cups Low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tbsp Tomato paste
- 1 piece Bay leaf
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 1 tsp Dried rosemary
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Frozen peas
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef stew meat and brown on all sides, working in batches if necessary. Remove the beef and set it aside.
In the same pot, add the remaining tablespoon of olive oil. Add the chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.
Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for another 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the sliced carrots, celery, and cubed potatoes to the pot and cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Return the browned beef to the pot. Pour in the low-sodium beef broth and add the tomato paste, stirring well to combine.
Add the bay leaf, dried thyme, dried rosemary, salt, and black pepper to the pot. Stir to mix the spices with the rest of the ingredients.
Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.
Ten minutes before the cooking time is up, add the frozen peas to the pot and stir them in.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Sprinkle fresh parsley over the stew for garnish.
Serve the heart-healthy beef stew hot, and enjoy this comforting, nutrient-rich meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1746 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 54.8 g | 70% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.7 g | 68% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 318 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 2282 mg | 99% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 173.9 g | 63% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.5 g | 105% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.1 g | ||
| Protein | 152.7 g | 305% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 380 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 21.2 mg | 118% | |
| Potassium | 6194 mg | 132% | |
*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.
