Description
This comforting Hamburger Stew recipe is a hearty and flavorful dish combining lean ground beef, fresh vegetables, and a rich tomato-based broth. Perfect for a cozy family meal, it features tender potatoes, carrots, and optional peas simmered to perfection in a savory beef broth infused with Worcestershire sauce and Italian seasoning.
Ingredients
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Main 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, plus more if needed
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 2 Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
- 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
- 1 cup frozen peas (optional)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Sauté aromatics: Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add chopped onion and celery, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until softened.
- Add garlic: Stir in minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Brown beef: Add lean ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook for about 8 minutes until fully browned.
- Add flour: Sprinkle flour over the beef mixture and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently to incorporate.
- Mix tomato paste: Stir in the tomato paste evenly into the mixture.
- Add liquids and vegetables: Pour in beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Add diced potatoes and sliced carrots. Increase heat to high and bring to a boil. Then reduce to a rapid simmer and cover the pot with the lid slightly ajar. Let it cook, stirring occasionally, for at least 30 minutes or until potatoes and carrots are tender. Add more broth if stew thickens too much; to thicken, cook uncovered longer.
- Finish with peas and seasoning: Stir in frozen peas, and season the stew with salt and pepper to taste before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker stew, continue simmering uncovered until desired consistency is reached.
- Frozen peas add color and sweetness but are optional.
- Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper at the end to your preference.
- Use lean ground beef to keep the stew less greasy.
- Adding more broth can help adjust thickness if the stew becomes too dense during cooking.
