Easy Hamburger Stew

Cozy up with a bowl of this hearty and flavorful Easy Hamburger Stew, the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights. Packed with tender ground beef, wholesome veggies like carrots, potatoes, and celery, and simmered in a rich beef broth infused with garlic, thyme, and paprika, this one-pot wonder is both nourishing and delicious. Ready in under an hour and perfect for feeding a crowd, this stew features a simple cooking process that brings out bold, savory flavors with minimal effort. Finished with a pop of vibrant peas and served steaming hot, it pairs perfectly with crusty bread for dipping. Whether you're looking for a quick dinner or a make-ahead meal, this soul-warming recipe will become a family favorite in no time.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 medium carrots, peeled and diced
• 2 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 14.5 ounces canned diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add the olive oil, and then the ground beef. Cook the beef, breaking it into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon, until browned and fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes. Drain any excess fat, if necessary.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Sauté for 2-3 minutes until the onion becomes translucent and fragrant.

Step 3

Stir in the diced carrots, potatoes, and celery. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Step 4

Add the canned diced tomatoes (with their juice), beef broth, salt, black pepper, thyme, paprika, and the bay leaf. Stir everything together and bring the mixture to a boil over high heat.

Step 5

Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot with a lid. Let the stew simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are fork-tender.

Step 6

Remove the lid and stir in the frozen peas. Let the stew simmer for another 5 minutes to heat the peas through.

Step 7

Taste the stew and adjust seasoning if needed. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.

Step 8

Ladle the stew into bowls and serve warm with crusty bread or crackers, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	3044.4 grams (3044.4g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1939

Total Fat 99.40g	127%
Saturated Fat 36.00g	180%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.40g
Cholesterol 301mg	100%
Sodium 7088mg	308%
Total Carbohydrate 165.30g	60%
Dietary Fiber 31.20g	111%
Total Sugars 39.40g
Protein 114.30g	229%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 486mg	37%
Iron 20mg	109%
Potassium 6200mg	132%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.4%

Protein: 22.7%

Carbs: 32.8%