One-Pot "Fridge Cleanup" Vegetable & Beef Stew

Name: One-Pot "Fridge Cleanup" Vegetable & Beef Stew
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 people
Ingredients: 1 lb Frozen Minced Beef (Thawed); 1 tbsp Olive Oil; 1 medium Red Onion; 3 cloves Garlic; 2 medium Carrots; 1 medium Red Bell Peppers; 1 medium Zucchini; 1.5 cups Cauliflower Florets; 1.5 cups Broccoli Florets; 8 oz Fresh Mushrooms; 3 cups Spinach; 2 large Tomatoes; 2 tbsp Tomato Paste; 1 tsp Maggi Seasoning Sauce; 1 tsp Habaq Leaves (Basil)

Gluten-FreeHigh ProteinOne-Pot • Meal Prep FriendlyLunch

Easy

40min

420kcal

4people

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A hearty tomato-based stew packed with minced beef and seven different types of vegetables to clear out your fridge.

This One-Pot "Fridge Cleanup" Vegetable & Beef Stew is the ultimate solution for a vegetable drawer overflowing with produce that needs to be used. By combining savory minced beef with a rainbow of garden vegetables like zucchini, peppers, broccoli, and cauliflower, you create a nutrient-dense lunch that is as comforting as it is practical. The beauty of this One-Pot "Fridge Cleanup" Vegetable & Beef Stew lies in its versatility; the tomato-based broth, enriched with Maggi seasoning and aromatic herbs, ties everything together beautifully. Adding fresh spinach and mushrooms right at the end ensures they keep their texture, while the harder root vegetables soften into the rich sauce. It is a high-protein, high-fiber meal that minimizes food waste and maximizes flavor, perfect for a wholesome midday meal.

Ingredients

450 g Frozen Minced Beef (Thawed)
1 tbsp Olive Oil
1 medium Red Onion
3 cloves Garlic
2 medium Carrots
1 medium Red Bell Peppers
1 medium Zucchini
150 g Cauliflower Florets
150 g Broccoli Florets
200 g Fresh Mushrooms
100 g Spinach
2 large Tomatoes
2 tbsp Tomato Paste
1 tsp Maggi Seasoning Sauce
1 tsp Habaq Leaves (Basil)

Instructions

1
Dice the red onion, carrots, red bell peppers, zucchini, and tomatoes. Chop the broccoli and cauliflower into bite-sized florets. Slice the fresh mushrooms.
2
In a large pot, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the thawed frozen minced beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon.
3
Add the diced red onion, minced garlic, and carrots. Sauté for 5 minutes until the onions soften.
4
Stir in the tomato paste, habaq leaves, and Maggi seasoning sauce. Cook for 1 minute to toast the paste.
5
Add the red bell peppers, zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli, mushrooms, and chopped tomatoes. Pour in enough water (approx 250ml) to barely cover the vegetables. Season with salt and pepper.
6
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the vegetables are tender.
7
Remove from heat and stir in the fresh spinach until wilts into the stew.
8
Serve hot as a complete meal or with crusty bread.