Heart-Healthy Hearty Minced Meat Stew
Warm up with a nourishing bowl of our "Heart-Healthy Hearty Minced Meat Stew," a wholesome, flavor-packed dish that's as good for your body as it is for your taste buds. Made with lean ground turkey, heart-friendly olive oil, and an abundance of fresh vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and red bell peppers, this stew combines rich flavors with a healthy twist. Simmered in a savory blend of crushed tomatoes, low-sodium chicken broth, and aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme, it's a low-fat, high-protein meal perfect for busy weeknights. Ready in just an hour and brimming with essential nutrients, this comforting stew is a must-try for anyone looking for a satisfying, healthy comfort food option. Serve it piping hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for the ultimate guilt-free indulgence. It's perfect for meal prep and is the ultimate one-pot solution for a hearty, heart-smart dinner!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams lean ground turkey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, diced
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
- 1 zucchini, diced
- 400 grams canned tomatoes, crushed
- 500 ml low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- salt, to taste
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 4-5 minutes.
Add the lean ground turkey to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.
Add the diced carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and zucchini to the pot. Stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.
Stir in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth.
Add the dried oregano, dried thyme, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt to taste.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Once the stew has thickened and the vegetables are tender, discard the bay leaf.
Serve hot, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1322 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 67.9 g | 87% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.8 g | 69% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 357 mg | 119% | |
| Sodium | 2209 mg | 96% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 84.1 g | 31% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.7 g | 88% | |
| Total Sugars | 45.2 g | ||
| Protein | 114.8 g | 230% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 437 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 13.4 mg | 74% | |
| Potassium | 4052 mg | 86% | |
*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.
