Low Fat Hearty Beef Stew with Mushrooms
Warm up with the comforting flavors of this Low Fat Hearty Beef Stew with Mushrooms, a wholesome twist on a classic favorite. Made with lean beef stew meat, an array of vibrant vegetables, and earthy mushrooms, this recipe offers all the richness of traditional beef stew while keeping the fat content in check. Slow-simmered in a savory low-sodium beef broth infused with aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, the tender beef and perfectly cooked veggies make every bite satisfying. A cornstarch slurry adds just the right amount of thickness to the broth, creating a velvety texture that pairs beautifully with the stew's hearty ingredients. Ready in just over two hours and perfect for a family dinner, this healthy beef stew is a comforting, nutrient-packed meal that doesn’t skimp on flavor.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams lean beef stew meat
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 2 large carrots
- 2 celery stalks
- 3 garlic cloves
- 250 grams mushrooms
- 4 cups low sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 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 cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Trim any excess fat from the beef stew meat and cut into 1-inch cubes.
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef in batches and brown on all sides. Remove and set aside.
Chop the onion, slice the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.
Add the onion, carrots, and celery to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onion is translucent, stirring occasionally.
Slice the mushrooms and add them to the pot along with the minced garlic. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
Return the beef to the pot and stir in the beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper. Bring to a boil.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender.
Add the frozen peas and continue to simmer for another 10 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir it into the stew to thicken the sauce.
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Serve hot and enjoy your low fat hearty beef stew with mushrooms!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1511 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 53.1 g | 68% | |
| Saturated Fat | 13.9 g | 70% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5.6 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 350 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 3792 mg | 165% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 102.3 g | 37% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.2 g | 79% | |
| Total Sugars | 36.9 g | ||
| Protein | 162.4 g | 325% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 315 mg | 24% | |
| Iron | 19.2 mg | 107% | |
| Potassium | 5367 mg | 114% | |
*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.
