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Thick & Hearty Hamburger Stew

A comforting, budget-friendly stew packed with ground beef, potatoes, and rich tomato broth — perfect for cozy dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lbs ground beef
  • 1 onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 potatoes diced
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 15 oz
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp thyme dried
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • salt to taste
  • 2 tbsp olive oil or butter
  • 2 tbsp flour optional, for thickening
  • fresh parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Large pot or Dutch oven
  • Cutting board
  • Wooden spoon
  • Measuring cups

Method
 

  1. Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
  2. Add onion, garlic, celery, and carrots. Cook 5 minutes until softened.
  3. Stir in tomato paste and diced tomatoes. Cook 1 minute to deepen flavor.
  4. Add beef broth, potatoes, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
  5. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer 30–40 minutes until vegetables are tender.
  6. For a thicker stew, mix flour with water and stir in during the last 10 minutes.
  7. Remove bay leaf, taste, and adjust seasoning. Garnish with parsley and serve hot.

Notes

Tastes even better the next day as flavors meld together.