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
