Mom’s Hearty Vegetable and Beef Stew
Mom’s Hearty Vegetable and Beef Stew brings tender chunks of potato, sweet carrots, and savory onions together with ground beef in a tomato-rich broth scented with Italian-style herbs. It tastes robust and homey, with a gentle warmth from red pepper flakes and aromatic bay. Serve this comforting stew for a cozy family dinner or to warm up a chilly evening.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mom’s Hearty Vegetable and Beef Stew, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 49 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 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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- 33
- Heart Health
- 72
- Metabolic
- 25
- Digestive
- 25
- Inflammatory
- 44
- Performance
- 42
- General Wellness
- 1
Add enough oil to a large stockpot to lightly coat the bottom; heat over medium. Add 1 onion, carrots, garlic, bay leaf, red pepper flakes, Greek seasoning, rosemary, thyme, basil, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper; cook and stir until the mixture starts to soften and brown, about 15 minutes.
- 2
Add tomatoes and ground beef, breaking the beef apart with a wooden spoon; bring to a boil. Cook until the beef is cooked through and the carrots are tender, about 10 minutes.
- 3
Add potatoes, the remaining 1 onion, and celery; cook until the potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from heat; let stand before serving for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Calories 224.58 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 11.54 g Good Source 23%
- Carbohydrate 14.85 g 5%
- Total Fat 13.06 g Moderate 17%
- Saturated Fat 4.85 g High 24%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 40.32 mg Moderate 13%
- Sodium 301.02 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 3.08 g Moderate 11%
- Total Sugars 6.52 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 52.54 mg Low Source 4%
- Iron 1.72 mg Low Source 10%
- Potassium 383.3 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 79.55 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 8.03 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Celery
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Mom's Hearty Vegetable and Beef Stew is an American dinner recipe made with 16 ingredients. It takes about 55 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Carrot, Celery, Diced Tomatoes, and Dried Basil. Each serving provides about 224.58 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mom’s Hearty Vegetable and Beef Stew?
- It is an American stew recipe made with 16 ingredients, usually served for dinner or lunch or soup.
- What is Mom’s Hearty Vegetable and Beef Stew made of?
- The main ingredients are Carrot, Celery, Diced Tomatoes, Dried Basil, Dried Bay Leaves. The full list of 16 is above.
- What goes well with Mom’s Hearty Vegetable and Beef Stew?
- Explore these American side-dish recipes.
- How long does it take to make Mom’s Hearty Vegetable and Beef Stew?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 224.58 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mom’s Hearty Vegetable and Beef Stew easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 16 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Mom’s Hearty Vegetable and Beef Stew healthy?
- Mom’s Hearty Vegetable and Beef Stew has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 224.58 calories and 11.54 g of protein, or 23% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 301.02 mg (13% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.85 g (24% of the Daily Value). It contains Celery, 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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