Description
A hearty and comforting Hamburger Stew featuring browned ground beef, tender Yukon gold potatoes, and a medley of peas and carrots simmered in a flavorful beef stock enriched with tomato paste, Italian seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and balsamic vinegar. Perfect for a cozy family meal ready in under an hour.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon tomato paste
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1.5 pounds Yukon gold potatoes, diced into about 1″ pieces
- 4 cups beef stock
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 12 ounce bag frozen peas and carrots
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Fresh cracked pepper, to taste
- Fresh chopped parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Brown the Beef: Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add ground beef and cook, crumbling with a spatula, until browned and cooked through.
- Sauté Onion: Add diced onion and a couple pinches of salt and pepper and cook, stirring occasionally for 4 minutes, until softened.
- Add Aromatics and Seasoning: Stir in minced garlic, tomato paste, and Italian seasoning. Cook for another minute, stirring frequently to develop flavors.
- Simmer Potatoes and Broth: Add diced potatoes, beef stock, Worcestershire sauce, balsamic vinegar, and a couple pinches of salt and pepper. Bring to a simmer and gently cook for 15 minutes until potatoes begin to soften.
- Thicken and Add Veggies: Dissolve cornstarch in 2 tablespoons of water to make a slurry. Stir in the slurry with frozen peas and carrots along with salt and pepper. Continue gently simmering for another 10 minutes until everything is tender and stew has thickened slightly.
- Season and Garnish: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper to taste. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving.
- Enjoy: Serve warm and savor this comforting stew. If you loved this recipe, consider leaving a 5-star rating and review!
Notes
- Make sure to dice the potatoes uniformly so they cook evenly.
- The cornstarch slurry is key for thickening; mix it well before adding to avoid lumps.
- Adjust seasoning gradually and taste as you go for the best flavor balance.
- For a thicker stew, you can simmer a few minutes longer after adding the slurry.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
