Heart-Healthy Hearty Beef and Beans Stew

Warm, comforting, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Heart-Healthy Hearty Beef and Beans Stew is the ultimate nutritious comfort food. Made with lean beef, colorful veggies like carrots, celery, and red bell peppers, and fiber-rich kidney and black beans, this hearty stew is as satisfying as it is good for you. Seasoned with aromatic herbs like thyme and oregano, and simmered to perfection in a base of low-sodium beef broth and no-salt-added diced tomatoes, it delivers bold flavors without unnecessary sodium. Perfect for chilly nights, this one-pot meal is easy to prepare and makes enough to feed a hungry crowd with just 15 minutes of prep time. Serve it piping hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a heart-healthy dinner that’s both nourishing and delicious!

Nutriscore Rating: 83/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound lean beef stew meat
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 3 minced garlic cloves
• 3 large, sliced carrots
• 3 chopped celery stalks
• 1 chopped red bell pepper
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 14.5-ounce can canned diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained canned kidney beans
• 1 15-ounce can, rinsed and drained canned black beans
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, sautéing until the onion becomes translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the beef stew meat to the pot. Sear the meat until browned on all sides, approximately 6-8 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the sliced carrots, chopped celery, and red bell pepper, cooking for an additional 4-5 minutes.

Step 5

Pour in the beef broth and canned tomatoes, stirring to combine.

Step 6

Add the drained and rinsed kidney beans and black beans to the pot.

Step 7

Stir in the bay leaf, dried thyme, dried oregano, and ground black pepper.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a boil, then lower the heat to a simmer. Cover and cook the stew for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beef is tender and the flavors are well-blended.

Step 9

Before serving, discard the bay leaf and stir in the chopped fresh parsley.

Step 10

Serve the stew hot, garnished with extra parsley if desired, and enjoy your heart-healthy meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3863.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2314.1

Total Fat 46.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.3g
Cholesterol 317.5mg	0%
Sodium 4098.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 277.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 99.4g	0%
Total Sugars 48.0g
Protein 210.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 962.5mg	0%
Iron 43.4mg	0%
Potassium 9618.6mg	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: 17.6%

Protein: 35.5%

Carbs: 46.9%