Heart-Healthy Ground Beef Stew

Savor the comforting warmth of our Heart-Healthy Ground Beef Stew, a nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Packed with lean protein from extra-lean ground beef and loaded with vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and russet potatoes, this stew is as wholesome as it is hearty. Simmered with low-sodium beef broth, aromatic herbs like thyme and rosemary, and a touch of tomato paste for richness, it’s designed to deliver robust flavors without excess sodium or fats. A final pop of sweetness from frozen peas and freshness from chopped parsley makes this the perfect one-pot meal for any night of the week. Ready in just 80 minutes and ideal for meal prepping, this low-fat, low-sodium stew is a heart-healthy option the whole family will love.

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

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

Directions

Step 1

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon as it cooks.

Step 3

Transfer the cooked beef to a plate, discard any excess fat, and set aside.

Step 4

In the same pot, add the chopped onion and minced garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes until the onions are translucent.

Step 5

Add the sliced carrots, celery, and diced red bell pepper to the pot. Sauté for another 5 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the cubed potatoes, low-sodium beef broth, tomato paste, can of diced tomatoes, bay leaf, dried thyme, and rosemary.

Step 7

Return the ground beef to the pot and season with salt and black pepper.

Step 8

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.

Step 9

Add the frozen peas to the stew and continue to simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf, adjust seasoning if needed, and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3256.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2022.3

Total Fat 73.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 19.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 375mg	0%
Sodium 3650.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 189.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.4g	0%
Total Sugars 53.2g
Protein 158.8g	0%

Vitamin D 35IU	0%
Calcium 493.2mg	0%
Iron 25.8mg	0%
Potassium 7209.5mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 32.3%

Protein: 30.9%

Carbs: 36.9%