Heart-Healthy Hearty Minced Meat Stew

Warm, comforting, and packed with wholesome goodness, this Heart-Healthy Hearty Minced Meat Stew is the perfect one-pot meal for a nutritious weeknight dinner. Made with lean ground turkey, vibrant vegetables like zucchini, carrots, and red bell pepper, and seasoned with aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme, this low-fat, low-sodium stew delivers big on flavor while being mindful of your heart health. The stew comes together with crushed tomatoes and chicken broth, simmering to a luscious, hearty consistency that’s both satisfying and nutrient-rich. Ready in under an hour and garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of brightness, this protein-packed recipe is as delicious as it is nourishing. Perfect for serving on its own or paired with whole-grain bread for a complete, balanced meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams lean ground turkey
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 onion, finely chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 zucchini, diced
• 400 grams canned tomatoes, crushed
• 500 ml low-sodium chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0 salt, to taste
• 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 chopped onion and garlic. Sauté until the onion becomes translucent, about 4-5 minutes.

Step 3

Add the lean ground turkey to the pot. Cook until browned, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Add the diced carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and zucchini to the pot. Stir and cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Stir in the crushed tomatoes and chicken broth.

Step 6

Add the dried oregano, dried thyme, bay leaf, black pepper, and salt to taste.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and let it simmer uncovered for 25-30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Once the stew has thickened and the vegetables are tender, discard the bay leaf.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnishing with freshly chopped parsley.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2285.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1321.7

Total Fat 67.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 13.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.7g
Cholesterol 357.1mg	0%
Sodium 2209.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 84.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 24.7g	0%
Total Sugars 45.2g
Protein 114.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 436.6mg	0%
Iron 13.4mg	0%
Potassium 4052.3mg	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: 43.4%

Protein: 32.6%

Carbs: 23.9%