Name: Macro-Friendly Hearty Beef & Vegetable Stew
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 1 h 45 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.5 to 2 pounds beef stew meat or lean chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces; Salt and pepper; 1 tablespoon olive oil; 1 onion, chopped; 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 4 cups beef broth, low sodium if possible; 2 cups carrots, sliced; 2 cups celery, sliced; 2 cups mushrooms, sliced (optional); 1 to 2 cups potatoes, diced (optional); 1 to 2 teaspoons dried thyme or Italian seasoning; 1 bay leaf if you have it; 2 cups green beans or peas, added near the end; Optional thickener: 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water

Description

A cozy, hearty beef stew rich in flavor, packed with vegetables, and macro-friendly for those seeking nutritious comfort food.

Ingredients

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1.5 to 2 pounds beef stew meat or lean chuck, cut into bite-sized pieces
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 onion, chopped
3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
4 cups beef broth, low sodium if possible
2 cups carrots, sliced
2 cups celery, sliced
2 cups mushrooms, sliced (optional)
1 to 2 cups potatoes, diced (optional)
1 to 2 teaspoons dried thyme or Italian seasoning
1 bay leaf if you have it
2 cups green beans or peas, added near the end
Optional thickener: 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water

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Instructions

Pat the beef dry and season it well with salt and pepper.
Heat olive oil in a big pot, then brown the beef in batches. Don’t crowd it.
Remove the beef and set it aside.
Add onion and a pinch of salt to the same pot and cook until softened.
Add garlic and tomato paste and stir for about a minute until it smells toasty.
Pour in the beef broth and scrape up the browned bits stuck to the bottom.
Toss the beef back in, then add carrots, celery, mushrooms, seasonings, and bay leaf.
Bring to a gentle simmer, cover, and let it cook until the beef is tender, usually 60 to 90 minutes.
If adding potatoes, do so about halfway through cooking.
Add green beans or peas near the end to keep them fresh.
If you want it thicker, stir in the cornstarch slurry and simmer for a few more minutes.
Taste and adjust salt and pepper before serving.

Notes

This stew can be meal-prepped and tastes even better the next day. Can be made in a slow cooker for convenience.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 90 minutes
Category: Main Course
Method: Simmering
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 400
Sugar: 4g
Sodium: 300mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 3g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 35g
Fiber: 5g
Protein: 35g
Cholesterol: 70mg