Ground Beef Stew
Ground beef stew is easy to make, packed with flavor, and perfect for a hearty meal any day. Simple ingredients come together for a comforting dish everyone will love.
Equipment
- Large Pot
- Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground beef 80/20 for best flavor and juiciness
- 2 medium Potatoes diced (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 2 large Carrots sliced
- 1 large Onion chopped
- 3 Garlic cloves minced
- 4 cups Beef broth low sodium preferred
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
- 1 Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- Fresh parsley chopped, for garnish
- 1 stalk Celery stalk chopped (optional)
- 0.5 cup Frozen peas add during last 10 minutes (optional)
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes. Remove excess fat if needed.
- Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the pot. Cook until translucent and fragrant, about 3 minutes.
- Stir in tomato paste and cook for 1-2 minutes to deepen flavor.
- Add diced potatoes, sliced carrots, celery (if using), beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaf, and thyme. Stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 45-60 minutes until vegetables are tender and flavors meld.
- Add frozen peas during last 10 minutes of cooking (if using). Season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Remove bay leaf. Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh parsley.
Notes
Feel free to adjust vegetables or spices to your liking. This stew is very adaptable and perfect for using pantry staples.