Description
Warm, filling, and bursting with flavor, this Hamburger Stew is the perfect one-pot meal. Packed with tender vegetables, lean ground beef, and a rich broth, it’s an easy and comforting dish for cozy evenings or family dinners.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 3 celery sticks, chopped
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 pound lean ground beef
- 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
- 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth (plus more as needed)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 russet potatoes, diced
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Optional Garnishes:
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Crusty bread
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients:
- Chop the onion, celery, carrots, and potatoes into uniform pieces for even cooking. Mince the garlic cloves.
- Sauté the Aromatics:
- Heat olive oil in a large soup pot over medium-high heat.
- Add the onion and celery, cooking for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Brown the Ground Beef:
- Add the ground beef to the pot and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned (about 8 minutes).
- Drain excess grease if needed.
- Thicken the Stew:
- Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture and stir well.
- Cook for 1–2 minutes to remove the raw flour taste.
- Build the Flavor:
- Stir in the tomato paste until evenly combined.
- Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning, stirring thoroughly.
- Add Vegetables and Simmer:
- Stir in the diced potatoes and sliced carrots.
- Increase heat to high and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Reduce to a rapid simmer, cover with the lid slightly ajar, and cook for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Adjust Consistency:
- Add more beef broth if the stew is too thick, or simmer uncovered for 10 minutes if you prefer a thicker consistency.
- Finish the Stew:
- Stir in the frozen peas during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve:
- Ladle the stew into bowls, garnish with fresh parsley, and serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef to avoid excess grease.
- Cut vegetables evenly to ensure consistent cooking.
- The stew thickens as it cools; add broth to reheat if needed.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish, Soup
- Method: One-Pot Cooking
- Cuisine: American