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Hamburger Stew

Hamburger stew is a hearty one-pot dinner with tender Yukon Gold potatoes, vegetables, and ground beef in a savory tomato-beef broth. It simmers in a 6-quart Dutch oven until the potatoes and carrots are fork-tender, then gets a finish of sweet peas.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 41 minutes
Total Time 56 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 lb ground beef 85% lean
  • 1 yellow onion medium, diced
  • 3 carrots medium, peeled and sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1.5 lb Yukon Gold potatoes cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes undrained
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 cup peas frozen

Equipment

  • 1 6-quart Dutch oven

Method
 

  1. In a 6-quart Dutch oven over medium-high heat, cook the ground beef and onion for 7 to 9 minutes, breaking up the beef, until the beef reaches 160°F and the onion is softened.
  2. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add the carrots and celery and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they begin to soften.
  4. Stir in the garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
  5. Stir in the flour, salt, pepper, and thyme until the vegetables and beef are evenly coated, and cook for 1 minute.
  6. Add the potatoes, beef broth, diced tomatoes, Worcestershire sauce, and bay leaf, and bring to a boil.
  7. Reduce the heat to maintain a gentle simmer, cover, and cook for 20 to 25 minutes, until the potatoes and carrots are fork-tender.
  8. Stir in the frozen peas and simmer uncovered for 3 to 5 minutes, until the peas are heated through.
  9. Remove and discard the bay leaf before serving.

Notes

For the most even cooking, cut the potatoes into uniform 1-inch chunks. Refrigerate leftovers for 3 to 4 days; this stew can be frozen. For a gluten-free version, use a gluten-free flour blend in place of the all-purpose flour.