Heart-Healthy Hearty Beef Roast Stew

Warm, nourishing, and packed with wholesome ingredients, this Heart-Healthy Hearty Beef Roast Stew delivers big flavor without compromising on nutrition. Made with lean beef roast, an array of fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and baby potatoes, and simmered in a rich low-sodium beef broth infused with fragrant thyme and bay leaves, this dish is as comforting as it is good for you. The tender chunks of seared beef and vibrant additions of green beans and peas create a balanced one-pot meal that’s high in protein and fiber yet low in saturated fats and sodium. Perfect for cozy family dinners or a meal prep favorite, this satisfying stew is slow-cooked to perfection for melt-in-your-mouth results. Serve it steaming hot for a heartwarming bowl of goodness that’s as healthy as it is hearty.

Nutriscore Rating: 78/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:180 mins

Total Time:200 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds Lean beef roast
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 1 large Onion
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 3 medium Carrots
• 3 Celery stalks
• 1 pound Baby potatoes
• 4 cups Low-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
• 2 Bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon Fresh thyme
• 1 teaspoon Black pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup Green beans
• 1 cup Frozen peas

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

Trim any visible fat from the beef roast and cut it into 1.5-inch cubes.

Step 3

In a large oven-safe pot or Dutch oven, heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 4

Add the beef cubes in batches, searing them on all sides until browned. Remove and set aside.

Step 5

Chop the onion finely and slice the garlic cloves.

Step 6

In the same pot, add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil, then add the chopped onion and garlic. Sauté for about 5 minutes or until the onion becomes translucent.

Step 7

Peel and cut the carrots into thick rounds, slice the celery, and halve the baby potatoes.

Step 8

Add carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot. Stir to combine with the onions and garlic.

Step 9

Pour in the low-sodium beef broth and stir in the tomato paste until well mixed.

Step 10

Return the beef cubes to the pot. Add the bay leaves, fresh thyme, black pepper, and salt.

Step 11

Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then cover with a lid and transfer to the preheated oven.

Step 12

Bake in the oven for approximately 2.5 hours or until the beef is tender and the flavors have melded together.

Step 13

About 20 minutes before the stew is done, add the green beans and frozen peas to the pot.

Step 14

Once cooked, remove the bay leaves and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 15

Serve the stew hot, garnished with freshly chopped parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3219.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2610.4

Total Fat 95.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 2757.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 172.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.2g	0%
Total Sugars 42.0g
Protein 272.4g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 500.5mg	0%
Iron 34.3mg	0%
Potassium 7697.6mg	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: 32.6%

Protein: 41.2%

Carbs: 26.1%