Hamburger Stew 

This hearty and comforting stew combines lean ground beef with a medley of vegetables in a savory broth, making it a perfect one pot meal for chilly evenings. It's a budget friendly dish that doesn't skimp on flavor, offering a satisfying and wholesome option for the whole family.

Full Recipe:

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon olive oil

• 1 medium onion, chopped

• 3 sticks celery, chopped

• 4 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 pound lean ground beef

• 3 tablespoons flour

• 1 (6-ounce) can tomato paste

• 4 cups beef broth (plus more if needed)

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning

• 2 Russet potatoes, peeled and diced

• 4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced

• 1 cup frozen peas (optional)

• Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

1. Sauté Aromatics: In a large soup pot, heat the olive oil over medium high heat. Add the chopped onion and celery, sautéing for 5-7 minutes until softened.

2. Add Garlic: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds until fragrant.

3. Brown the Beef: Add the ground beef to the pot, breaking it up with a spoon. Cook until browned, about 8 minutes.

4. Incorporate Flour: Sprinkle the flour over the beef mixture, stirring constantly for 1-2 minutes to cook off the raw flour taste.

5. Add Tomato Paste: Stir in the tomato paste, ensuring it's well combined with the meat mixture.

6. Pour in Broth and Seasonings: Add the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, diced potatoes, and sliced carrots to the pot. Stir to combine.

7. Simmer: Increase the heat to high and bring the stew to a boil. Once boiling, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook, covered with the lid slightly ajar, for at least 30 minutes or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.

8. Add Peas: Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 5 minutes.

9. Season: Taste and adjust seasoning with salt and pepper as needed.

10. Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls and serve hot.

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: Approximately 281 kcal

• Carbohydrates: 32g

• Protein: 23g

• Fat: 7g

• Saturated Fat: 2g

• Cholesterol: 47mg

• Sodium: 947mg

• Potassium: 1236mg

• Fiber: 5g

• Sugar: 9g

• Vitamin A: 7507 IU

• Vitamin C: 25mg

• Calcium: 77mg

• Iron: 5mg