Low Fat Beef Hot Pot

Warm up with this hearty and flavorful Low Fat Beef Hot Pot, a lighter twist on a classic comfort dish. Packed with tender lean beef, wholesome vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, and simmered in a rich low-sodium beef broth enhanced with tomato paste and fragrant spices, this hot pot delivers maximum flavor with minimal fat. Perfect for cozy family dinners or meal prep, this recipe achieves its satisfying depth of flavor with a slow simmering process that renders the beef and potatoes irresistibly tender. Ready in just over two hours, including prep, it serves six generously and is an excellent choice for those looking for a balanced, protein-rich meal that doesn’t skimp on taste. Keywords: low fat beef hot pot, healthy beef stew, lean beef recipes, comfort food, one-pot meals.

Nutriscore Rating: 80/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams lean beef stew meat
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 stalks celery stalks
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 medium red bell pepper
• 3 medium potatoes
• 750 milliliters low-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 leaf bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
• 150 grams frozen peas

Directions

Step 1

Dice the onion, slice the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic. Chop the red bell pepper and potatoes into bite-sized pieces.

Step 2

Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add the beef and sear until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Remove the beef from the pot and set it aside.

Step 3

In the same pot, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Cook until the onion begins to soften, about 5 minutes.

Step 4

Add the garlic and red bell pepper to the pot and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste until all vegetables are well coated.

Step 6

Return the beef to the pot, along with the potatoes. Pour in the beef broth and add the bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.

Step 7

Bring the mixture to a gentle boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours until the beef and potatoes are tender.

Step 8

In the last 10 minutes of cooking, add the frozen peas and continue to simmer until they are heated through.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2549.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1814.2

Total Fat 43.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 350mg	0%
Sodium 2176.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 198.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.7g	0%
Total Sugars 38.7g
Protein 166.5g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 359.8mg	0%
Iron 25.0mg	0%
Potassium 7054.0mg	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: 21.1%

Protein: 36.0%

Carbs: 42.9%