Description
A hearty beef and vegetable stew, perfect for a cozy dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (80/20)
- 1 large onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 large carrots, peeled and sliced
- 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 2 stalks celery, sliced
- 1 (14 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
- 2 bay leaves
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional, for thickening)
- 3 tablespoons cold water (optional, for slurry)
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Crusty bread
Instructions
- In a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot, brown the ground beef over medium-high heat, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat.
- Add the diced onion to the pot and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the garlic and cook for another minute until fragrant.
- Add the carrots, potatoes, and celery to the pot. Stir to combine and cook for 2-3 minutes.
- Pour in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, and tomato paste. Add the thyme, rosemary, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
- Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low. Cover and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.
- Stir in the frozen peas and cook for 5 more minutes.
- For a thicker stew, make a slurry by mixing the cornstarch with cold water in a small bowl until smooth. Slowly stir the slurry into the simmering stew and cook for 2-3 minutes, until the broth thickens. Remove and discard the bay leaves.
- Ladle the hot stew into bowls. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve with crusty bread for dipping.
Notes
- This stew can be made a day in advance as the flavors develop over time.
- Feel free to add other vegetables, such as green beans or peas, based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg