Here’s a hearty Hamburger Stew 🥩🥕 recipe—a comforting, one-pot meal perfect for chilly days:
Ingredients
- 500 g ground beef
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 3–4 medium potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 3 carrots (sliced)
- 2–3 stalks celery (chopped, optional)
- 1 can (400 g) diced tomatoes
- 3 cups beef broth or water
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika or Italian seasoning
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil or butter
- Optional: 1 cup frozen peas or corn
Instructions
- Brown the Beef
- Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onions and garlic; sauté until soft.
- Add Vegetables and Liquid
- Stir in potatoes, carrots, and celery.
- Add diced tomatoes and beef broth. Season with salt, pepper, and paprika or Italian seasoning.
- Simmer
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer for 30–40 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender.
- Add Optional Ingredients
- Add frozen peas or corn in the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Serve
- Serve hot with crusty bread or over rice.
✅ Tips:
- For a thicker stew, mash some of the potatoes while cooking or stir in 1–2 tbsp flour or cornstarch mixed with water.
- You can add worcestershire sauce or tomato paste for extra depth of flavor.
- Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors meld.
I can also share a slow-cooker version of hamburger stew that’s super easy and hands-off. Do you want me to share that?
