Low Fat Ground Beef Stew
Warm up with a hearty yet healthy bowl of Low Fat Ground Beef Stew, a comforting classic reimagined to fit a lighter lifestyle. Made with lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and peas, and seasoned to perfection with aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, this one-pot wonder is a nourishing delight. Simmered in a flavorful blend of beef broth and diced tomatoes, the stew achieves a rich taste while staying low in fat. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this wholesome recipe comes together in just over an hour and serves six generously. Whether paired with crusty bread or enjoyed on its own, this satisfying dish is a must-try for anyone seeking a flavorful, low-fat dinner idea.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (95% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 small potatoes, diced
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
Instructions
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it's browned completely.
Drain any excess fat from the pot.
Add the sliced carrots, celery, and diced potatoes to the pot. Stir to combine with the beef mixture.
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice and the beef broth.
Stir in the bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
Add the frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Serve hot and enjoy your hearty and low-fat ground beef stew!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1921 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 60.0 g | 77% | |
| Saturated Fat | 17.9 g | 89% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 371 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 7229 mg | 314% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 187.1 g | 68% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 38.7 g | 138% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.8 g | ||
| Protein | 165.3 g | 331% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.8 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 591 mg | 45% | |
| Iron | 24.2 mg | 134% | |
| Potassium | 7292 mg | 155% | |
*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.
