Hearty Minced Meat Stew

Dive into home-cooked comfort with this **Hearty Minced Meat Stew**, a soul-warming dish packed with flavor and nutrition. Made with tender lean ground beef, vibrant vegetables like carrots, celery, and red bell pepper, and simmered in a rich, aromatic broth infused with thyme and bay leaf, this stew is as satisfying as it is wholesome. The addition of frozen peas and a garnish of fresh parsley adds a pop of color and subtle sweetness, making it the perfect balance of hearty and fresh. Ready in just an hour with minimal prep, this one-pot wonder is ideal for weeknight dinners or meal prep, serving up to six generous portions. Serve it with crusty bread or over creamy mashed potatoes for the ultimate comfort food experience.

Nutriscore Rating: 73/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 large onion, finely chopped
• 3 medium garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium carrot, diced
• 2 medium celery stalks, diced
• 1 medium red bell pepper, chopped
• 500 grams lean ground beef
• 400 grams canned diced tomatoes
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 piece bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1.5 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped

Directions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

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

Step 4

Add the diced carrots, celery, and red bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 5-7 minutes until the vegetables begin to soften.

Step 5

Increase the heat to medium-high and add the ground beef. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 7-10 minutes.

Step 6

Stir in the canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, bay leaf, dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 7

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes, partially covered, stirring occasionally.

Step 8

Add the frozen peas to the stew and simmer for an additional 5 minutes.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	2111 grams (2111.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1561

Total Fat 79.00g	101%
Saturated Fat 23.70g	119%
Polyunsaturated Fat 6.10g
Cholesterol 318mg	106%
Sodium 6362mg	277%
Total Carbohydrate 83.80g	30%
Dietary Fiber 27.90g	100%
Total Sugars 43.70g
Protein 127.40g	255%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 364mg	28%
Iron 21mg	118%
Potassium 2965mg	63%

*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: 45.7%

Protein: 32.8%

Carbs: 21.5%