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Two bowls of Easy Hamburger Stew, featuring potatoes, peas, corn, carrots, and garnished with parsley.

Easy Hamburger Stew

Chef Jenn
I love how hearty and flavorful Easy Hamburger Stew is! Packed with ground beef, tender vegetables, and a rich, savory broth, this one-pot meal is perfect for a comforting family dinner or a cozy night in.
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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
 

  • Peel and dice the potatoes, slice the carrots into ¼-inch rounds, dice the onion, and mince the garlic. Set aside.
  • Heat a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and press it down to form a flat layer. Let it cook undisturbed for 4-5 minutes, then flip and break it into chunks. Continue cooking until browned, but it doesn’t need to be fully cooked through.
  • Add the carrots, onion, and celery to the pot. Stir and cook for about 8 minutes until the onion softens and turns translucent. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.
  • Stir in the diced potatoes, canned tomatoes (with liquid), beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt, black pepper, Maggi Sauce (if using), and bay leaf.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then lower the heat. Cover and let it cook for 20-25 minutes until the potatoes are tender.
  • Whisk together the cornstarch and cold water until smooth. Pour it into the stew and stir well. Let it cook for another 2-3 minutes until the broth thickens.
  • Add the frozen peas and corn, stirring them in. Cook for another 2-3 minutes until heated through.
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot and enjoy!

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • Use lean ground beef (80/20 works well). If there’s excess grease after browning, drain it before adding vegetables. You could also use ground pork, chicken or turkey.
  • Maggi Sauce adds depth of flavor, but the stew will still be delicious without it.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld.

 

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 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 Easy comfort food, Easy Hamburger Stew, hearty stew recipe
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