Sugar-Free Hearty Beef Casserole

Cozy up with this Sugar-Free Hearty Beef Casserole, a wholesome, flavor-packed dish perfect for family dinners or meal prepping. Made with tender chunks of beef chuck, nutrient-rich vegetables like carrots, celery, and green peas, and naturally sweet diced tomatoes with no added sugar, this casserole delivers comfort without compromising on healthy eating. A slow oven bake ensures the beef becomes melt-in-your-mouth tender, while potatoes soak up the rich, herby broth infused with garlic, thyme, and a hint of bay leaf. With a prep time of just 20 minutes and a hands-off cook time, this hearty casserole is both nourishing and easy to prepare. Garnished with fresh parsley for a burst of brightness, it’s the ultimate sugar-free comfort food for any occasion!

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:150 mins

Total Time:170 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef chuck, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 medium carrots, sliced
• 2 celery stalks, chopped
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cups beef broth, low sodium
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes, no added sugar
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon thyme, dried
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 large potatoes, diced
• 1 cup green peas, frozen
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 325°F (165°C).

Step 2

In a large skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the beef cubes and brown them on all sides, working in batches if necessary to avoid overcrowding the pan. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 3

In the same skillet, add the onion, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until they start to soften. Add the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.

Step 4

Add the beef back into the skillet and pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in the bay leaf, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Allow the mixture to come to a simmer.

Step 5

Transfer the beef mixture into a large casserole dish. Stir in the diced potatoes.

Step 6

Cover the casserole dish firmly with aluminum foil or a tight-fitting lid and bake in the preheated oven for 2 hours, or until the beef and vegetables are tender.

Step 7

About 15 minutes before the casserole is done, remove the foil and stir in the green peas.

Step 8

Once done, remove the casserole from the oven and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot and enjoy your sugar-free hearty beef casserole!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3144.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3389.9

Total Fat 213.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 77.3g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.9g
Cholesterol 680.4mg	0%
Sodium 3858.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 188.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 32.5g	0%
Total Sugars 41.7g
Protein 192.8g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 519.0mg	0%
Iron 35.0mg	0%
Potassium 7713.3mg	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: 55.7%

Protein: 22.4%

Carbs: 21.9%