Description
This hearty Ground Beef Stew recipe is a comforting and satisfying dish perfect for a cozy dinner. Made with ground beef, a medley of vegetables, and fragrant herbs, this stew is flavorful and easy to make.
Ingredients
Scale
Ground Beef Stew:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Vegetables:
- 3 medium carrots (sliced)
- 3 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 2 stalks celery (sliced)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes (with juice)
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour (optional, for thickening)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Heat Olive Oil: In a large pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
- Brown Beef: Add ground beef, cook until browned, breaking it apart. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Sauté Aromatics: Add onion and garlic, sauté until softened.
- Add Vegetables: Stir in carrots, potatoes, and celery, cook for 5 minutes.
- Combine Ingredients: Add tomatoes, beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, herbs, salt, and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer.
- Thicken (Optional): Whisk flour with water, stir into the pot. Simmer for additional 10 minutes.
- Finish and Serve: Remove bay leaf, garnish with parsley before serving.
Notes
- For added flavor, try sweet potatoes or peas and corn in the last 10 minutes.
- Stew tastes better the next day as flavors deepen.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 1/2 cups
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 640 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 20 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
