Clean Beef Stew

Beef Stew

This healthier Beef Stew begins with a lean cut of beef and maintains that classic low and slow stew flavor you know and love.

Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 24 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 39 minutes
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 255 kcal

Ingredients

1 Tbsp. olive oil
1½ lbs. raw lean beef stew meat, boneless
1½ medium onions chopped
2 medium tomatoes chopped
¼ cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 Tbsp. hot pepper sauce (like Tabasco)
½ to 1 cup low-sodium organic beef broth (or vegetable broth)
1 bay leaf
8 oz. small button mushrooms cut in half
2 medium celery stalks cut into 1-inch slices
2 medium carrots sliced
2 medium potatoes cubed
2 Tbsp. finely chopped parsley (for garnish; optional)

Instructions

Heat oil in large saucepot over medium-high heat.

Add beef; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until beef is browned.

Add onions; cook, stirring frequently, for 4 to 5 minutes, or until onions are translucent.

Add tomatoes, soy sauce, hot sauce, ½ cup broth, and bay leaf. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; cook, covered, for 40 minutes, adding additional broth as needed.

Add mushrooms, celery, carrots, and potatoes; cook, covered, for an additional 12 to 18 minutes, or until sauce has thickened and beef is fork tender.

Garnish evenly with parsley if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Beef Stew
Amount Per Serving (1 serving)
Calories 255Calories from Fat 63

% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g11%
Saturated Fat 2g10%
Cholesterol 75mg25%
Sodium 530mg22%
Total Carbohydrates 21g7%
Dietary Fiber 4g16%
Sugars 5g
Protein 28g56%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

P90X/P90X2 Portions

2 Vegetable

1½ Protein

P90X3 Portions

1½ Protein

2 Carb

½ Fat

Body Beast Portions

3 Vegetable

3 Protein

½ Starch

½ Fat

Portion Fix Containers

1 Green

1 Red

1 Yellow

*Originally Posted on the Beachbody Nutrition Blog