Ground Beef Stew 🥩🥕🥔
A hearty, comforting stew made with ground beef, vegetables, and savory broth. It’s quicker than using large stew meat but still full of flavor and perfect for chilly days.
🧾 Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (450g) ground beef
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3–4 potatoes, peeled and diced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 2 tbsp tomato paste (optional, for richness)
- 1–2 tbsp flour (optional, for thicker stew)
👩🍳 Instructions
1. Brown the ground beef
- Heat oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spatula
- Drain excess fat if necessary
2. Sauté aromatics
- Add onion, garlic, and celery to the pot
- Cook 3–5 minutes until softened
3. Add vegetables & seasonings
- Stir in carrots, potatoes, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper
- Mix in tomato paste if using
4. Add liquid
- Pour in beef broth
- Bring to a boil, then reduce to a simmer
5. Simmer
- Cover and simmer 25–35 minutes until vegetables are tender
- Optional: mix flour with a little cold water and stir in to thicken
6. Serve
- Taste and adjust seasoning
- Serve hot with bread or over rice for a filling meal
🌟 Tips
- For more flavor: sauté the veggies in butter and oil or add a splash of Worcestershire sauce
- Add frozen peas or green beans in the last 5 minutes for color and sweetness
- Can be made in a slow cooker: combine all ingredients and cook low 6–8 hours
If you want, I can give a “super quick ground beef stew” recipe that’s ready in 30 minutes but tastes like it simmered all day 😋
Do you want me to do that?
