Description
This Hamburger Stew recipe is the ultimate comfort food, perfect for cozy dinners or family gatherings. Thick and hearty, it features a delightful mix of lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and savory seasonings, all simmered together to create a satisfying dish that warms you from the inside out. With minimal prep time and budget-friendly ingredients typically found in your pantry, this stew is versatile enough for both weeknight meals and special occasions. Whether served in a bowl with crusty bread or over rice, each bite bursts with flavor, making it a family favorite everyone will love.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 3 sticks celery (chopped)
- 4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons flour
- 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth (+ more if needed)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 Russet potatoes (peeled & diced)
- 4 medium carrots (peeled & sliced)
- Salt & pepper (to taste)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté the chopped onion and celery for about 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Introduce the ground beef to the pot; break it apart with a spoon and cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour over the mixture and stir for another 1-2 minutes to combine well.
- Incorporate tomato paste until evenly mixed.
- Pour in the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, diced potatoes, and sliced carrots. Bring to a boil then reduce heat to simmer for at least 30 minutes until veggies are tender.
- Season with salt and pepper before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 65mg