High Protein Beef Stew with Peas and Carrots

Cozy up with a bowl of hearty High Protein Beef Stew with Peas and Carrots, the ultimate one-pot comfort food that’s as nourishing as it is flavorful. Packed with tender chunks of protein-rich beef chuck roast, sweet carrots, and vibrant peas, this stew simmers in a deeply savory broth enhanced by garlic, onions, tomato paste, and aromatic herbs like thyme and bay leaf. Thickened to perfection with a cornstarch slurry, it delivers a velvety texture that pairs beautifully with crusty bread or a side of rice. This satisfying, nutrient-dense stew is ideal for meal prep, offering six generous servings of wholesome goodness. Ready in just over two hours, including a hands-on prep time of only 20 minutes, it’s a simple yet impressive dish perfect for family dinners or make-ahead lunches.

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck roast
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion
• 4 cloves garlic
• 3 medium carrots
• 1 cup peas
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 tablespoons cornstarch
• 2 tablespoons water

Directions

Step 1

Trim any excess fat from the beef chuck roast and cut the meat into 1.5-inch cubes.

Step 2

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes in batches and brown them on all sides. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 3

Peel and chop the onion, then add it to the pot. Sauté for about 5 minutes until translucent.

Step 4

Mince the garlic and add to the onion, cooking for another minute until fragrant.

Step 5

Peel and slice the carrots, and add them to the pot along with the beef.

Step 6

Pour in the beef broth, stirring in tomato paste, and add the bay leaf and thyme. Return the beef to the pot.

Step 7

Season with salt and black pepper. Bring the stew to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let simmer for about 1.5 hours.

Step 8

In the last 15 minutes of cooking, add the peas to the stew.

Step 9

To thicken the stew, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Stir it into the stew and let it cook for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 11

Season to taste with additional salt and pepper if needed, then serve the stew warm.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2540.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2986.5

Total Fat 213.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 78.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.0g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 7830.9mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 86.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 18.0g	0%
Total Sugars 31.0g
Protein 189.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 344.3mg	0%
Iron 30.6mg	0%
Potassium 4699.9mg	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: 63.5%

Protein: 25.0%

Carbs: 11.5%