This quick and easy family friendly Hamburger Stew is made in about forty minutes right on the stovetop. It is full of natures wholesome goodness and a hearty satisfying meal that the whole family can enjoy.
This stew is delicious year round but I love to serve it during those chilly cold winter days. For a company worthy meal serve with Cheddar Biscuits, Cornbread or Sweet Maple Dinner Rolls.
Why this recipe works
- This fun and easy recipe comes together quite quickly making it doable for a weeknight meal.
- Hamburger Stew is made with wholesome ingredients for a hearty meal that you can feel good about feeding your family.
- The ingredients for this recipe are easily found at any grocery store and many of them you may already have on hand.
- Ground beef is still one of the most economically friendly meats that you can cook with.
How to make Hamburger Stew
Start by browning your ground beef over medium heat in a Dutch Oven or heavy stockpot. When it is about halfway done browning add the onion and cook until the onion is soft and the ground beef is fully browned. Then reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, oregano, crushed rosemary, thyme leaves, and parsley cooking for 1 minute stirring constantly. Next add the potatoes, carrots, and fire roasted tomatoes. Now whisk together the beef broth and tomato paste and pour it into the pot. Then simmer covered for 15 minutes. Finally add the peas and simmer covered until the potatoes and carrots are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Recipe notes and tips
- Use lean ground beef or lean chili grind beef draining any excess grease after cooking the onions.
- For aesthetic purposes peel your carrots. The small amount of effort is well worth the bright beautiful orange color.
- Diced tomatoes can be substituted for the fire roasted tomatoes.
- Russet, red or gold potatoes all work well with this recipe.
- Store cooled leftovers in the fridge in a airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months in a ziploc freezer bag. To reheat thaw in the refrigerator overnight and heat on the stovetop on low or in the microwave at a reduced power.
- Do you like everything with a little kick to it? Then simply add a little crushed red pepper to taste.
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PrintEasy Hamburger Stew
This wholesome hearty old fashioned hamburger stew is made in less than forty minutes with ground beef, fresh vegetables and a perfect blend of spices most of which you may already have on hand.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: main meal beef
- Method: stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds lean ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon thyme leaves
- 4 carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 russet potatoes peeled and cut in small cubes
- 1 (14.5) ounce can fire roasted tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cup low sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2/3 cup frozen baby peas
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or heavy stockpot over medium heat brown the ground beef. When it is about halfway through the browning process add the onion and cook until the onion is soft and the ground beef is browned; approximately 5-6 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Reduce heat to low. Add garlic, oregano, parsley, rosemary, and thyme; cooking for 1 minute stirring constantly. Add the potatoes, carrots, and fire roasted tomatoes.
- In a bowl or large measuring cup whisk together the beef broth and tomato paste. Stir it into the pot. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Add the peas and simmer covered until the potatoes and carrots are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Use lean ground beef or lean chili grind beef draining any excess grease after cooking the onions.
- For aesthetic purposes peel your carrots. The small amount of effort is well worth the bright beautiful orange color.
- Diced tomatoes can be substituted for the fire roasted tomatoes.
- Russet, red or gold potatoes all work well with this recipe.
- Store cooled leftovers in the fridge in a airtight container for up to 3 days. Freeze for up to 2 months in a ziploc freezer bag. To reheat thaw in the refrigerator overnight and heat on the stovetop on low or in the microwave at a reduced power.
- Do you like everything with a little kick to it? Then simply add a little crushed red pepper to taste.
Keywords: ground beef stew, beef and potato stew, old fashioned hamburger stew
Dorothy Reinhold
This looks like a big bowl of comfort food. I have all of the ingredients! This will be perfect for dinner tomorrow night.
Erin | Dinners,Dishes and Dessert
This hamburger stew is such an exciting idea!
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Allyson
This stew looks so yummy and hearty! I will have to make this soon!
katerina @ diethood.com
This is such a fantastic idea! My family would LOVE this!
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Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
Oh my, this hamburger stew looks incredibly delicious! I can’t wait to try it!
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Patricia @ Grab a Plate
Oh! This looks so hearty and tasty! I love this and never have thought to make a stew like this before. A must-try!
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Sandra
This is really good! Such a huge hit at my house!
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Jenn
I love this recipe – I love that it is easy and quick, and I especially love that the kids actually eat the veggie in it! We’ll be making this often!
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Chris Collins
I’m always looking for new stew recipes around this time of year, so I’ll definitely be giving this a go! 🙂
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Lisa
Can you make this in the crockpot? If so, how long should you cook it?
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LIsalia
Yummy! The BEST dinner. Hearty and filling for this cold winter time. My family loved it.
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Irina
This stew recipe sounds so comforting and delicious that I cannot wait to give it a try! It is perfect for a winter cold day. 🙂
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Nancy Kirkendall
I make a similar stew that I have called poor man’s stew. I will definitely add carrots next time I make it! Looks so delicious!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks Nancy!
Mary
We made a simpler version of the Hamburger stew when we were camping. Hamburger meat, onions add a package of beef stew seasoning & a can of mixed vegetables. Brown meat & onions added stew seasoning following directions on pkg then add mixed veggies I added garlic powder, salt & pepper..we had cornbread or crackers. Taste great sitting around a camp fire with family & friends.
Beth Pierce
That does sound delicious Mary! Thanks for sharing!
Laura
Sounds and looks so yummy. Some dumplings on top would be a nice little addition, too. Will be trying this soon. Thank you for the recipe!
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Beth Pierce
Dumplings on top of this would be delicious!
Jenny
This recipe sounds so good! Making it today, have 2lbs if meat, so will add just a little extra seasonings to it. Can’t wait to try it!
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Anjali
This stew was so hearty and delicious and I love that it’s filled with veggies too! A true one pot meal!
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Jo
Our new favorite dinner, Love all the flavors in this stew!
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Dannii
I love how many vegetables are packed in to this. It looks really hearty and comforting.
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Mairead
This stew looks amazing. It reminds me of a dish my mom made when I was a child in Ireland. We called this stew “savory mince.” Hamburger meat is known as minced meat in Ireland, so that’s where the name savory mince comes from. Thank you for reminding me of one of my favorite childhood meals.
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Anne
I have made this for many many years but have never browned the hamburger first. Just crumble in with rest of ingred. Also add a few pats of butter for extra richness.
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