Low Fat Hearty Minced Meat Stew
Warm, comforting, and packed with flavor, this Low Fat Hearty Minced Meat Stew is the perfect guilt-free meal for cozy nights in. This wholesome recipe features lean beef mince, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, and is simmered in a rich, savory blend of low-sodium beef broth, herbs, and spices. With minimal oil and a clever cornstarch thickener, it’s a lighter twist on a classic, delivering all the depth of flavor without the extra calories. Ready in just an hour, this one-pot wonder is as easy to prepare as it is nourishing. Serve it up with crusty bread or ladle it over fluffy rice for a satisfying, hearty dish that everyone will love. Perfect for meal prepping or feeding a family, this stew is comfort food at its healthiest, making it a must-try for your weekly rotation!
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Ingredients
- 500 grams lean beef mince
- 1 medium, chopped onion
- 3 minced garlic cloves
- 2 large, diced carrots
- 2 chopped celery stalks
- 1 medium, chopped red bell pepper
- 400 grams (diced) canned tomatoes
- 750 milliliters low-sodium beef broth
- 1 whole bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon, freshly ground black pepper
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 150 grams frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons cold water
Directions
Step 1
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, and sauté for 3-4 minutes until the onion becomes translucent.
Step 2
Add the lean beef mince to the pot, cooking and stirring until it's browned all over, breaking up any large clumps.
Step 3
Stir in the diced carrots, chopped celery, and red bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables begin to soften.
Step 4
Add the canned tomatoes, low-sodium beef broth, bay leaf, dried thyme, dried oregano, salt, and freshly ground black pepper.
Step 5
Increase the heat to bring the mixture to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30 minutes to allow the flavors to meld together.
Step 6
After 30 minutes, add the frozen peas to the pot and stir well.
Step 7
In a small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and cold water to create a slurry. Slowly stir the slurry into the stew to thicken it slightly.
Step 8
Continue cooking for an additional 5 minutes to allow the stew to thicken and the peas to cook through.
Step 9
Remove the bay leaf before serving. Adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed. Serve hot with warm bread or over rice.
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (2763.9g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 2007.9 |
| Total Fat 105.5g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 35.8g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 4.9g | |
| Cholesterol 408mg | 0% |
| Sodium 3017.9mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 100.7g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 32.6g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 46.8g | |
| Protein 156.6g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 594.5mg | 0% |
| Iron 21.7mg | 0% |
| Potassium 5311.0mg | 0% |
Source of Calories