Hamburger Stew: A Hearty, Comforting Meal for Any Day

This Hamburger Stew is a comforting, one-pot dish that combines savory ground beef, tender vegetables, and a flavorful broth. The lean beef is browned and combined with a mix of hearty potatoes, carrots, and peas, all simmered in a rich and flavorful base made with tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce. Italian seasoning adds the perfect herbaceous touch, making this stew the ideal quick meal for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Best served with crusty bread, this stew is the epitome of comfort food.

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 (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. Heat olive oil in a soup pot over medium-high heat. Add the onion and celery and sauté for 5-7 minutes until softened.
   
   

2. Stir in the garlic and cook for an additional 30 seconds.
   
   

3. Add the ground beef to the pot and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks (about 8 minutes).
   
   

4. Sprinkle in the flour and stir for 1-2 minutes to cook out the floury taste.
   
   

5. Stir in the tomato paste, followed by the beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Bring the mixture to a boil.
   
   

6. Add the diced potatoes and sliced carrots. Reduce the heat to a simmer, cover the pot (leaving the lid slightly ajar), and cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes and carrots are tender. Add more broth if the stew becomes too thick.
   
   

7. Stir in the frozen peas and season with salt and pepper to taste.
   
   

8. Serve hot with crusty bread or a side salad.
   
   

Nutritional Value (per serving)

• Calories: 298 kcal
  
  

• Carbohydrates: 32g
  
  

• Protein: 15g
  
  

• Fat: 14g
  
  

• Saturated Fat: 6g
  
  

• Cholesterol: 86mg
  
  

• Sodium: 398mg
  
  

• Potassium: 165mg
  
  

• Fiber: 1g
  
  

• Sugar: 2g
  
  

• Vitamin A: 798 IU
  
  

• Vitamin C: 1mg
  
  

• Calcium: 232mg
  
  

• Iron: 1mg