Nutritious Beef Stew

Elevate your comfort food game with this hearty and **Nutritious Beef Stew**, a wholesome one-pot meal packed with tender beef, vibrant vegetables, and aromatic herbs. This recipe combines the richness of seared beef with the natural sweetness of carrots, celery, and peas, simmered in a flavorful broth infused with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and fragrant thyme and rosemary. The addition of potatoes makes this stew a satisfying, nutrient-rich option for cold nights or cozy family dinners. Ready in just over 2 hours, this easy-to-follow recipe is perfect for meal prepping or serving fresh alongside crusty bread. Get ready to warm your soul with every savory spoonful!

Nutriscore Rating: 75/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:140 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 pounds beef stew meat
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1 yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 3 celery stalks, sliced
• 3 medium potatoes, diced
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Heat 1 tablespoon of olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.

Step 2

Season the beef stew meat with salt and black pepper, then sear in batches for 3-5 minutes per side until browned. Remove the beef and set aside.

Step 3

Reduce the heat to medium and add the remaining 1 tablespoon of olive oil to the pot.

Step 4

Sauté the diced onion for 4-5 minutes until translucent, then add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.

Step 5

Stir in the tomato paste, cooking for 1-2 minutes to enhance its flavor.

Step 6

Add the sliced carrots, celery, and potatoes to the pot, stirring to combine.

Step 7

Return the seared beef to the pot and pour in the beef broth. Add the Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, dried thyme, and dried rosemary.

Step 8

Bring the stew to a simmer over medium-high heat, then reduce the heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 90 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 9

After 90 minutes, remove the bay leaf and stir in the frozen peas. Cook for an additional 10 minutes until the peas are heated through.

Step 10

Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed.

Step 11

Serve hot and enjoy your nutritious beef stew with some crusty bread or as is.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3345.5 grams (3345.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3406

Total Fat 168.60g	216%
Saturated Fat 59.30g	297%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.70g
Cholesterol 817mg	272%
Sodium 4225mg	184%
Total Carbohydrate 189.60g	69%
Dietary Fiber 31.30g	112%
Total Sugars 37.40g
Protein 268.50g	537%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 618mg	48%
Iron 36mg	201%
Potassium 8373mg	178%

*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: 45.3%

Protein: 32.1%

Carbs: 22.6%