Description
Hamburger Stew is a deeply flavorful, hearty stew featuring browned ground beef, aromatic vegetables, potatoes, and a rich tomato-broth base. Layered flavors and a touch of umami from Worcestershire sauce make this stew comforting and satisfying for weeknight dinners.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 blend)
1 large yellow onion, diced
3 medium carrots, sliced
3 stalks celery, sliced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 tbsp tomato paste
3 tbsp all-purpose flour
4 cups beef broth (low sodium)
1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1.5 lbs potatoes, cubed
1 cup frozen peas
1 bay leaf
Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
1. Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Brown the ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon for 7-8 minutes.
2. Remove beef and leave rendered fat. Add onion, carrots, and celery; sauté 5-6 minutes until onions are translucent.
3. Push vegetables aside and add tomato paste to the center. Cook 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add minced garlic and cook 30 seconds.
4. Sprinkle flour over vegetables, stir 1-2 minutes to remove raw taste.
5. Deglaze with 1/2 cup beef broth, scraping browned bits. Return beef to pot and add remaining broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, potatoes, and bay leaf.
6. Bring to boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer 25-30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
7. Remove bay leaf. Stir in frozen peas and heat 2 minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Serve hot.
Notes
Pat beef dry before browning to ensure proper Maillard reaction.
Avoid overcrowding the pan when browning beef.
Maintain a gentle simmer to prevent mushy potatoes.
Taste and adjust seasoning at the end.
Store in refrigerator up to 4 days or freeze up to 3 months. Reheat gently with added broth if needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Stew, Main Course, Comfort Food
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 385
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 580 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 28 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg