Low Fat Ground Beef Stew
Savor the comforting flavors of a hearty stew without the guilt with this Low Fat Ground Beef Stew recipe! Made with lean 95% ground beef, fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and potatoes, and a savory blend of herbs including thyme and rosemary, this dish is both wholesome and satisfying. Simmered to perfection in beef broth and canned tomatoes, it delivers rich, homestyle flavor in every bite while staying low in fat. Frozen peas added at the end bring a pop of color and sweetness, rounding out this nourishing meal. Ready in just over an hour, this stew is perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep, offering a lighter spin on the classic comfort food. Serve it steaming hot and enjoy a hearty, healthy meal that's brimming with flavor!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound lean ground beef (95% lean)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 4 small potatoes, diced
- 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
Directions
Step 1
Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Step 2
Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Step 3
Add the lean ground beef and cook, breaking it up with a spoon, until it's browned completely.
Step 4
Drain any excess fat from the pot.
Step 5
Add the sliced carrots, celery, and diced potatoes to the pot. Stir to combine with the beef mixture.
Step 6
Pour in the canned diced tomatoes with their juice and the beef broth.
Step 7
Stir in the bay leaf, thyme, rosemary, salt, and black pepper.
Step 8
Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.
Step 9
Simmer for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
Step 10
Add the frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
Step 11
Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Step 12
Serve hot and enjoy your hearty and low-fat ground beef stew!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3249.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 1920.9 |
| Total Fat 60.0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 17.9g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g | |
| Cholesterol 371.1mg | 0% |
| Sodium 7229.0mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 187.1g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 38.7g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 46.8g | |
| Protein 165.3g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 31.8IU | 0% |
| Calcium 591.3mg | 0% |
| Iron 24.2mg | 0% |
| Potassium 7291.8mg | 0% |
Source of Calories