Energy-Boosting Beef & Vegetable Stew

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A slow-simmered, nutrient-packed stew with lean beef and root vegetables to provide sustained energy without blood sugar spikes. This American-inspired Whole30 recipe, ready in about 50 minutes, pairs ground beef, carrots, sweet potatoes for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a Whole30 week and pairs well with roasted sweet potato or a simple olive-oil salad. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 2 cups carrots
• 2 cups sweet potatoes
• 1 cup zucchini
• 1 cup celery
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1 tbsp fresh rosemary
• 1 tbsp fresh thyme
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1/2 cup tomato paste
• 1/4 tsp sea salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Brown 1 lb ground beef in a large pot over medium heat for 7-8 minutes, breaking into crumbles, then add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
2. Step 2: Stir in 1/2 cup tomato paste and cook for 2 minutes, then add 2 cups diced carrots, 2 cups diced sweet potatoes, 1 cup diced zucchini, and 1 cup diced celery.
3. Step 3: Pour in 4 cups beef broth, then add 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp fresh thyme, 1/4 tsp sea salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
4. Step 4: Bring to a simmer, cover, and reduce heat to low. Cook for 30-35 minutes until vegetables are fork-tender, stirring occasionally.
5. Step 5: Taste and adjust seasoning with additional salt and pepper if needed before serving.