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A skillet of classic hamburger stew containing ground meat, potatoes, peas, carrots, corn, and garnished with parsley. A spoon rests in the skillet.

Classic Hamburger Stew

Chef Jenn
Classic Hamburger Stew is a rich and hearty meal that’s perfect for a cozy night in. Made with ground beef, tender vegetables, and a flavorful broth, this simple one-pot dish is easy to prepare and packed with comforting flavors the whole family will love.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 322 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 pound carrot peeled and cut into ¼-inch coins
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1.5 pounds potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch dice
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes canned and undrained
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Maggi Sauce optional
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup green peas frozen
  • 1 cup corn niblets frozen

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the vegetables by peeling and dicing the potatoes and onion, slicing the carrots, and mincing the garlic. Set aside.
  • Add the ground beef and flatten it into a pancake at the bottom of your soup pot or Dutch oven. Cook it undisturbed for about 4-5 minutes, then flip and break it into chunks. Continue cooking until browned but not necessarily fully cooked through.
  • Stir in the carrots, celery, and onion. Cook for around 8 minutes until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Add the potatoes, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, pepper, Maggi Sauce (if using), and bay leaf. Stir well.
  • Bring the stew to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and let it cook for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
  • Mix the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Stir this into the stew and simmer for another 2-3 minutes until the broth thickens.
  • Add the frozen peas and corn. Stir and cook for 2-3 more minutes until heated through.
  • Adjust seasoning if needed, then serve hot and enjoy.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Use lean ground beef to keep the dish from being too greasy. If there's excess fat after browning, drain it before adding the vegetables
  • .Maggi Sauce enhances the flavor with a deep umami note, but the stew is still delicious without it.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors blend, and it freeze like a dream!

Nutrition

Serving: 1cupCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 30gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 999mgPotassium: 1323mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 9832IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 5mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

Nutritional information for this recipe is provided as a courtesy and is calculated based on available online ingredient information. It is only an approximate value. The accuracy of the nutritional information for any recipe on this site cannot be guaranteed.

Keyword Classic Hamburger Stew, Easy comfort food, hearty stew recipe
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