Description
Hearty hamburger stew brings comfort and warmth to dinner tables across American kitchens. Packed with ground beef, vegetables, and rich broth, this classic one-pot meal satisfies hungry souls with its simple yet delicious combination of ingredients you’ll crave.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1/2 lb hamburger meat
Vegetables:
- 2 medium potatoes, diced
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 cup frozen mixed vegetables
Liquids and Seasonings:
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- Prepare a large skillet or Dutch oven and heat over medium-high heat, ensuring the cooking surface is ready for browning the ground beef.
- Add ground beef to the hot skillet, breaking it into small crumbles while cooking until no pink remains and a rich golden-brown color develops, approximately 7-8 minutes.
- Transfer the browned meat to a paper towel-lined plate to drain excess fat, leaving a small amount in the pan for sautéing vegetables.
- In the same skillet, sauté chopped onions until translucent and slightly caramelized, releasing their sweet aromatics.
- Add diced potatoes and sliced carrots, stirring to combine and allow vegetables to begin softening and absorbing the meat’s flavorful residue.
- Pour beef broth, diced tomatoes, and tomato paste into the vegetable mixture, stirring to create a rich, hearty base for the stew.
- Reintroduce the browned ground beef to the skillet, mixing thoroughly to integrate all ingredients.
- Sprinkle garlic powder, salt, and black pepper across the stew, then drizzle Worcestershire sauce for depth of flavor.
- Incorporate frozen mixed vegetables, stirring gently to distribute evenly throughout the stew.
- Reduce heat to low, cover the skillet, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, allowing flavors to meld and vegetables to become tender.
- Taste and adjust seasonings if needed, ensuring a balanced and robust flavor profile.
- Serve hot, preferably in deep bowls that showcase the stew’s hearty texture and rich, comforting essence.
Notes
- Beef Selection Matters: Choose lean ground beef (85/15 or 90/10) to reduce excess grease while maintaining rich flavor and ensuring a hearty, not greasy stew.
- Vegetable Versatility: Swap frozen mixed vegetables with seasonal fresh vegetables like zucchini, bell peppers, or green beans to add vibrant colors and nutritional variety.
- Low-Carb Adaptation: Replace potatoes with cauliflower or turnips for a lower-carbohydrate version that still delivers satisfying texture and taste.
- Make-Ahead Magic: This stew freezes beautifully for up to 3 months, making it perfect for meal prepping and quick weeknight dinners with minimal preparation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35-40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 80 mg