Description
A hearty and comforting ground beef stew recipe that simmers to perfection, packed with tender beef, vegetables, and flavorful herbs. This stew is a satisfying meal for any day of the week.
Ingredients
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Ground Beef Stew Ingredients:
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 3 celery stalks, sliced
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed and chopped
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 (14.5-ounce) can diced tomatoes
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour mixed with 1/4 cup water (optional, for thickening)
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: In a large pot or Dutch oven, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
- Cook ground beef: Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add vegetables: Add onion, garlic, carrots, and celery. Cook until softened.
- Stir in seasonings: Add tomato paste, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, oregano, bay leaf, paprika, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil.
- Cook potatoes: Add potatoes, cover, and simmer until tender.
- Add peas and green beans: Stir in green beans and peas. Cook for additional 5 minutes.
- Thicken stew: For a thicker stew, add flour-water slurry and simmer until thickened.
- Serve: Remove bay leaf, garnish with parsley, and serve warm.
Notes
- This stew tastes even better the next day as the flavors meld.
- You can substitute sweet potatoes for regular potatoes or add corn for extra sweetness.
- It freezes well for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course, Stew
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 880 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg
