Here’s a cozy, budget-friendly Ground Beef Stew—all the comfort of classic stew but quicker and easier.
Ingredients (Serves 4–6)
- 1 lb (≈450 g) ground beef
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can (14 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp flour (optional, for thickening)
Instructions
- Cook the Beef:
Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat if needed. - Sauté Aromatics:
Add onion, carrots, and celery. Cook 5–6 minutes until slightly softened. Stir in garlic and cook 30 seconds. - Build the Stew:
Stir in tomato paste, paprika, and thyme. Cook 1 minute to deepen flavor. - Add Liquids and Potatoes:
Add diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, and potatoes. Stir well. - Simmer:
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 25–30 minutes until potatoes and vegetables are tender. - Thicken (Optional):
Mix flour with a little cold water to form a slurry. Stir into stew and simmer 5 more minutes until thickened. - Serve:
Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve hot with bread or over rice.
💡 Tips:
- Add frozen peas or green beans in the last 5–10 minutes for extra veggies.
- For richer flavor, simmer longer or add a splash of red wine.
- This stew reheats well and tastes even better the next day.
If you want, I can also give a slow cooker version or a spicy variation to switch up the flavor.
