Heart-Healthy Hearty Beef Casserole

Warm, comforting, and designed with your heart in mind, this Heart-Healthy Hearty Beef Casserole is a nourishing twist on a classic favorite. Made with lean beef stew meat, fresh vegetables, and no-salt-added diced tomatoes, this casserole bursts with wholesome, savory flavors while keeping sodium in check. Slow-cooked in the oven with fragrant herbs like thyme and bay leaf, the tender beef and soft, flavorful potatoes create a truly satisfying dish. Perfect for a family dinner, this robust casserole is a one-pot wonder that’s as nutritious as it is delicious. Sprinkle on fresh parsley for a vibrant finishing touch, and enjoy a meal that’s big on taste and gentle on your heart health.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:90 mins

Total Time:110 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams Lean beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 whole Large onion, chopped
• 3 whole Garlic cloves, minced
• 3 whole Carrots, sliced
• 2 whole Celery stalks, chopped
• 1 whole Red bell pepper, chopped
• 400 grams Canned diced tomatoes, no salt added
• 500 milliliters Low-sodium beef broth
• 3 medium Potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 1 whole Bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 170°C (340°F).

Step 2

In a large oven-safe pot or casserole dish, heat the olive oil over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the chopped onion and sauté for 3-4 minutes until beginning to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute.

Step 4

Add the lean beef stew meat to the pan, cooking until browned on all sides, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, cooking for another 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 6

Add the canned diced tomatoes and beef broth, stirring to combine.

Step 7

Add the cubed potatoes, bay leaf, dried thyme, and black pepper. Stir everything together.

Step 8

Bring the mixture to a simmer, then cover the pot and transfer it to the preheated oven.

Step 9

Bake in the oven for about 1 hour and 30 minutes, or until the beef is tender and the vegetables are cooked through.

Step 10

Carefully remove the casserole from the oven and discard the bay leaf.

Step 11

Sprinkle with fresh parsley before serving for added flavor and a touch of freshness.

Step 12

Serve the casserole hot, allowing each serving to rest for a few minutes to enhance the flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2692.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1813.4

Total Fat 57.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 350mg	0%
Sodium 862.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 182.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 28.4g	0%
Total Sugars 42.1g
Protein 153.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 423.2mg	0%
Iron 22.2mg	0%
Potassium 7018.9mg	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: 27.6%

Protein: 33.1%

Carbs: 39.3%