Low Fat Hearty Potato and Meat Stew

Warm, comforting, and packed with flavor, this Low Fat Hearty Potato and Meat Stew is the perfect healthy comfort food for chilly evenings. Featuring tender chunks of lean beef, melt-in-your-mouth potatoes, and wholesome vegetables like carrots, celery, and onions, this stew delivers robust taste without unnecessary calories. A fragrant blend of dried thyme, rosemary, and bay leaf infuses the low-sodium beef broth, while a touch of tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce enhances its depth. Easy to prepare and simmered to perfection, this low-fat beef stew is filling yet guilt-free, making it an ideal meal for cozy family dinners or meal prep. Serve it hot with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for an irresistible touch of freshness!

Nutriscore Rating: 77/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 500 grams lean beef stew meat
• 500 grams potatoes
• 2 medium carrots
• 2 stalks celery stalks
• 1 large yellow onion
• 2 cloves garlic
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 bay leaf
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.25 teaspoons black pepper
• 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

Directions

Step 1

Dice the lean beef stew meat into 1-inch cubes if not already prepared.

Step 2

Peel and chop the potatoes into 1-inch cubes.

Step 3

Peel and slice the carrots into rounds.

Step 4

Chop the celery stalks and onion into small pieces.

Step 5

Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 6

In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.

Step 7

Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides for about 5 minutes. Remove them from the pot and set aside.

Step 8

In the same pot, add the chopped onions and minced garlic. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onions become translucent.

Step 9

Stir in the tomato paste, allowing it to cook for about 1 minute to develop flavor.

Step 10

Add the chopped carrots, celery, browned beef, potatoes, and their juices back into the pot.

Step 11

Pour in the low-sodium beef broth, then add the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper.

Step 12

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

Step 13

Simmer the stew gently for about 1.5 to 2 hours, stirring occasionally, until the meat is tender and the flavors have melded.

Step 14

Remove the bay leaf from the stew.

Step 15

Adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 16

Garnish with freshly chopped parsley before serving.

Step 17

Serve hot and enjoy your low-fat hearty potato and meat stew!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2404.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1586.7

Total Fat 42.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 12.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.5g
Cholesterol 350mg	0%
Sodium 2485.1mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 152.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 21.3g	0%
Total Sugars 25.8g
Protein 156.2g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 337.8mg	0%
Iron 22.7mg	0%
Potassium 6149.7mg	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: 23.7%

Protein: 38.6%

Carbs: 37.7%