Alita's Hearty Tomato-Braised Beef Stew
This hearty tomato-based beef stew combines tender beef with carrots, potatoes, mushrooms, onions, and a rich blend of chopped tomatoes and tomato sauce. Worcestershire sauce, garlic, paprika, and bay leaves add depth to its comforting flavor, making it a filling choice for a family dinner or a warming cold-weather meal.
- Prep20 mins
- Cook2 hrs 20 mins
- Serves12
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Alita's Hearty Tomato-Braised Beef Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 56 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 6 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 37
- Heart Health
- 73
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 35
- Performance
- 50
- General Wellness
- 1
Combine flour, salt, and pepper in a resealable bag; add stew meat and shake until the meat is coated.
- 2
Heat oil in a Dutch oven or large heavy-bottomed pot over medium heat. Add the coated meat and loose flour from the bag to the hot oil; cook and stir until browned on all sides, 5 to 10 minutes.
- 3
Add tomatoes, onions, tomato sauce, water, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, paprika, sugar, and bay leaves to the stew meat mixture; bring to a boil. Reduce the heat to low and simmer the stew, scraping the bottom of the Dutch oven every 30 minutes, for about 1 hour.
- 4
Stir carrots into the stew and cook for 30 minutes more. Add potatoes to the stew and cook until tender, about 30 minutes. Add mushrooms to the stew and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 435.04 kcal High 22%
- Protein 13.65 g Good Source 27%
- Carbohydrate 58.45 g 21%
- Total Fat 17.55 g High 23%
- Saturated Fat 3.75 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 8.24 mg Low Source 3%
- Sodium 857.01 mg High 37%
- Dietary Fiber 8.53 g Good Source 30%
- Total Sugars 9.12 g --
- Added Sugars 1.22 g Low Source 2%
- Calcium 148.34 mg Moderate 11%
- Iron 4.87 mg Good Source 27%
- Potassium 791.1 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin A 92.43 mcg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin C 14.77 mg Moderate 16%
- Vitamin D 0.1 mcg Low Source 1%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Fish 🐟
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Alita's Hearty Tomato Braised Beef Stew is made with 21 ingredients and serves 12. It takes about 2 hrs 40 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include All Purpose Flour, Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, and Cooking Oil. Each serving provides about 435.04 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Alita's Hearty Tomato-Braised Beef Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are All-Purpose Flour, Beef Stew Meat, Black Pepper, Cooking Oil, Diced Carrots. The full list of 21 is above.
- How long does it take to make Alita's Hearty Tomato-Braised Beef Stew?
- About 2 hrs 40 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs 20 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 435.04 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Alita's Hearty Tomato-Braised Beef Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 21 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Alita's Hearty Tomato-Braised Beef Stew healthy?
- Alita's Hearty Tomato-Braised Beef Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 48/100. Per serving, it provides 435.04 calories and 13.65 g of protein, or 27% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 857.01 mg (37% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.75 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Fish, Wheat, Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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