Description
Ground Beef Stew is a quick, budget‑friendly comfort dish that delivers rich, hearty flavor in under an hour. Featuring browned ground beef, tender potatoes, carrots, green beans, and aromatic thyme simmered in savory beef broth and diced tomatoes, this stew is perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. Easy to scale, it freezes well for future meals and pairs beautifully with crusty bread or rice. Discover step‑by‑step instructions, tips, and variations for the ultimate satisfying stew.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 cups beef broth
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup green beans, trimmed
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables – dice potatoes, slice carrots, trim green beans, chop onion, mince garlic.
- Sauté onion and garlic in vegetable oil until translucent.
- Add ground beef and brown thoroughly; drain excess fat.
- Stir in diced tomatoes, beef broth, potatoes, carrots, green beans, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer 30‑40 minutes until vegetables are tender. Adjust seasoning and serve.
Notes
- For extra richness
- finish with a pat of butter. This stew freezes well for up to 3 months and reheats beautifully on the stovetop.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Simmer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
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