Hamburger Stew
This Hamburger Stew is hearty, comforting, and made with simple pantry ingredients. Tender potatoes, carrots, and savory ground beef simmer together in a rich broth for an easy one-pot dinner that’s budget-friendly, filling, and even better the next day.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 4 cups beef broth
- 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
- 3 carrots sliced
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- ¾ teaspoon salt adjust to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ teaspoon paprika or dried thyme optional
Instructions
- Heat olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
- Add ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks. Drain excess grease if needed.
- Add onion and cook 3–4 minutes, until softened.
- Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds, until fragrant.
- Add tomato paste and stir until the beef is well coated.
- Pour in beef broth.
- Add potatoes, carrots, Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and optional seasoning.
- Bring to a gentle boil, then reduce heat to low.
- Cover and simmer 30–35 minutes, stirring occasionally, until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Remove from heat and rest 5 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
- Browning the beef well adds depth of flavor.
- Cut vegetables evenly so they cook at the same rate.
- Stew thickens as it rests—add broth when reheating if needed.