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Hamburger Stew

This hamburger stew is a rich and savory dish that comes together much easier than a classic stew while still delivering incredible flavor. With hearty ground beef, tender vegetables, and a flavorful broth, it’s the perfect comforting meal for a cozy night in!
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Total Time40 minutes
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Keyword: hamburger stew
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 464kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 carrots cut into thick slices
  • 2 celery stalks diced
  • 1 yellow onion finely diced
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder
  • ½ pound potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 bay leaf
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

  • First, preheat the olive oil in a pot over medium heat. Next, add the ground beef and cook until fully browned. Season with salt and pepper. Then remove the ground beef from the pot.
    1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil, 1 pound ground beef, salt and pepper
    ground beef for hamburger stew in a pot
  • Next, add the carrots, celery, onion, and garlic. Sauté until the aromatics are fragrant. Season with salt and pepper.
    2 carrots, 2 celery stalks, 1 yellow onion, 2 garlic cloves
    aromatics for hamburger stew in a pot
  • Now add the ground beef back to the pot. Add the flour and stir until combined. Then add the tomato paste and paprika powder. Continue to cook everything for a few more minutes.
    3 tablespoons all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons tomato paste, 1 teaspoon paprika powder
    sautéed vegetables and ground beef with spices and tomato paste in a pot
  • Add the potatoes, beef broth, bay leaf, and dried thyme to the pot. Cover and simmer for 25 minutes until the potatoes are tender. Give the beef stew an occasional stir.
    ½ pound potatoes, 3 cups beef broth, 1 bay leaf, ½ teaspoon dried thyme
    hamburger stew base and vegetables in a pot
  • Stir in the peas. Check the seasoning and adjust it to your taste. Thicken the stew by letting it simmer uncovered or thin it with more liquid if needed.
    1 cup frozen peas
    all the ingredients for hamburger stew in a pot
  • Serve with your favorite sides and enjoy!
    hamburger stew in a bowl

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 464kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 13g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 965mg | Potassium: 1042mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5839IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 5mg