Mediterranean Diet Ground Beef Stew

Warm, hearty, and loaded with vibrant Mediterranean flavors, this Mediterranean Diet Ground Beef Stew is the perfect one-pot meal to nourish your soul. Made with lean ground beef, an array of fresh veggies like zucchini, carrots, and red bell peppers, and flavorful additions like kalamata olives and chickpeas, this stew strikes a perfect balance of healthy and satisfying. Simmered to perfection with aromatic herbs like oregano and thyme, and finished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley, every spoonful is a celebration of the Mediterranean diet’s wholesome goodness. Ready in just 80 minutes, this dish is ideal for meal prep, family dinners, or cozy nights in. Serve it with crusty bread for soaking up the rich broth, and you’ve got a nutritious, crowd-pleasing meal packed with protein, fiber, and robust Mediterranean flavor.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:60 mins

Total Time:80 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 1 pound lean ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, sliced
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 zucchini, sliced
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 cup cooked chickpeas
• 1 cup kalamata olives, sliced
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 0.5 cup fresh parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart with a spoon, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 3

Remove the beef from the pot and set aside. Drain any excess fat, leaving about 1 tablespoon in the pot.

Step 4

Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté until translucent, about 3-4 minutes.

Step 5

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute, until fragrant.

Step 6

Add the carrots, celery, red bell pepper, and zucchini to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 5 minutes, until the vegetables start to soften.

Step 7

Return the browned beef to the pot, then add the diced tomatoes, beef broth, chickpeas, and sliced olives.

Step 8

Stir in the bay leaf, oregano, thyme, salt, and black pepper.

Step 9

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and let it simmer for about 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 10

Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 11

Finally, stir in the chopped parsley just before serving for added freshness and flavor.

Step 12

Serve hot, garnished with additional parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3173.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2243.0

Total Fat 129.2g	0%
Saturated Fat 29.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3.5g
Cholesterol 289.3mg	0%
Sodium 7883.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 146.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 57.3g	0%
Total Sugars 48.4g
Protein 134.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 925.3mg	0%
Iron 38.6mg	0%
Potassium 4909.7mg	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: 50.8%

Protein: 23.5%

Carbs: 25.6%