Hamburger Stew
A comforting and hearty stew made with ground beef, fresh vegetables, and savory broth that embodies the warmth of home-cooked meals.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1.5 pounds 85% lean ground beef
- 1 cup diced yellow onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1.5 teaspoons salt
- to taste freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 teaspoon cayenne pepper or to taste
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 28 ounces can whole tomatoes (undrained)
- 5 cups low sodium beef broth divided
- 2 large carrots (½-inch slices)
- 2 ribs celery (halved lengthwise and thinly sliced)
- 1 pound baby potatoes (halved or quartered) Like Little Potato Company
- 1 cup diced bell pepper (a mixture of green and red)
- 0.5 cup uncooked long grain white rice
- 1 cup frozen peas (no need to thaw)
- 0.25 cup chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
Preparation
- Add olive oil to your Dutch oven and warm it over medium heat.
- Add the ground beef and let it sizzle, then introduce the diced onions and minced garlic.
- Drain excess grease, then season with salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, and cayenne.
- Stir in the tomato paste until fully incorporated.
- Add the whole tomatoes, crushing them with your spoon, along with 4 cups of beef broth.
- Add the carrots, celery, potatoes, bell pepper, and rice. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to simmer.
- After 30 minutes, fold in the peas and parsley, and let simmer for an additional 10 minutes.
- Adjust the consistency with additional beef broth as needed.
Notes
This stew is perfect for a cozy family gathering. Top with fresh parsley before serving for a burst of color. Leftovers taste even better the next day!