This quick and easy, family-friendly Hamburger Stew is made in about forty minutes on the stovetop. It is full of nature’s wholesome flavor and goodness, making it a hearty, satisfying meal that the whole family can enjoy.
Warm and hearty, this hamburger stew is a perfect one-pot meal for a cozy night in. With simple ingredients and easy directions, this recipe is a must-try for any home cook. This stew is delicious year-round, but I love to serve it during those chilly winter months. It is a hearty meal, but serve it with cheddar biscuits, sweet potato cornbread, or sweet maple dinner rolls for a company-worthy meal.
Why I Love It
- This fun and easy recipe comes together quickly, making it doable for a weeknight meal.
- Hamburger Stew is made with wholesome ingredients, making it a hearty meal you can feel good about feeding your family.
- The ingredients for this recipe are easily found at any grocery store, and you may already have many of them on hand.
- Ground beef is still one of the most economically friendly meats you can cook.
Ingredient Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients in the recipe card below.
- Ground beef: I use beef with a bit of fat, like 85/15. Fat gives the beef flavor.
- Onion: Preferably a sweet yellow onion, like a yellow or Vidalia onion
- Carrots: You can substitute parsnips
- Potatoes: Preferably Yukon Gold, Russet Potatoes break down too much
- Canned tomatoes: Fire-roasted or diced
- Beef broth: Low sodium is best ,so you can control the amount of sodium
- Peas: Frozen sweet peas. Do not use canned as they will get mushy.
Preparation Tips for Hamburger Stew
- Use ground beef or chili-ground beef with a bit of fat. Drain any excess grease after cooking the onions. The fat gives it flavor.
- Peel your carrots for aesthetic purposes. The small amount of effort is worth the bright, beautiful orange color.
- If desired, substitute diced tomatoes for the fire-roasted tomatoes.
- I prefer Yukon gold potatoes for this recipe. But red potatoes or Russet potatoes work well, too.
Frequently Asked Questions
Swap ground beef for other ground meat like ground chicken, turkey, or pork.
First, cool the dish to room temperature. Freeze in a Ziploc freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stovetop on low or microwave at reduced power.
Complete everything on the stovetop through step 2. Transfer the contents to a crock pot. Whisk together the beef broth and tomato paste in a bowl or large measuring cup. Stir it into the pot. Cook on low for 4-5 hours. Add the peas and cook on low for 1-2 hours or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
More Stew Recipes
Hamburger Stew Recipe
Ingredients
- 1½ pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- ½ teaspoon crushed rosemary
- ½ teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 4 carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 Yukon Gold potatoes cut into small cubes
- 1 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1¼ cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- ⅔ cup frozen 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; cook 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
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Tammy G
This was so hearty and comforting! With these still brisk Spring days, this was wonderful and whole family enjoyed it! Thanks for the recipe.
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Tammy!
karen
omg I’ve never heard of hamburger stew! I am doing this for sure, I looooove stews especially non-traditional ones…yummmmm
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Karen! Enjoy!
Adrienna
This is such a great dinner! Perfect for a busy day too! Love it, holding on to this delicious recipe.
Larissa
Beth, thanks for sharing this easy hamburger stew recipe! It Is the perfect comfort meal for chilly evenings, and I love that it’s so simple to make.
Beth Pierce
You are most welcome, Larissa!
Yadira
My daughter loves a stew. She has been asking me to make one for a while, so I tried out your recipe for hamburger stew and it was very popular with everybody. A lovely warming and hearty dish on a chilly evening and full of flavor too.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Yadira! I am so glad that everyone liked the stew!
ReeAnn S
We love this stew. I have been making this for years. It is easy, delicious and econonically feasable for large families.
Harold W
I absolutely love this hamburger stew. It was fantastic. It may very well become one of my favorite recipes.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Harold! So happy that you liked the stew!
Melissa B
Absolutely delicious – everyone in the family enjoyed your recipe. Wonderful recipes!
Sandra Marks
This is a total comfort food! It’s full of flavor and was very easy to prepare! Love it!
Catie S
Just wanted to say thanks for this Easy Hamburger Stew recipe. It was just what I needed on a chilly evening. So hearty, with perfectly tender veggies and a rich flavorful broth.
Beth Pierce
Thanks, Catie!