Description
This hamburger stew recipe is the ultimate comfort food for chilly evenings and family gatherings. Utilizing simple, everyday ingredients, it delivers rich flavors and hearty satisfaction in under an hour. With its savory combination of ground beef and fresh vegetables, this dish is not only budget-friendly but also easy to customize based on your pantry staples or family preferences. Perfect for busy weeknights, this one-pot meal minimizes cleanup while maximizing taste, ensuring everyone at the table will be impressed.
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
- 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 large soup pot over medium-high heat. Sauté chopped onion and celery for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Add minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Stir in the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8 minutes.
- Sprinkle flour into the pot and stir for 1–2 minutes to thicken.
- Mix in tomato paste until well combined.
- Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, diced potatoes, and sliced carrots. Bring to a boil then reduce to a simmer. Cover slightly open for at least 30 minutes.
- If using frozen peas, stir them in before serving hot; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg