Description
This hearty hamburger stew with Bright Tomato Chunks is a flavorful, easy one-pot meal perfect for any night. It’s a comforting family favorite that comes together fast, promising rich flavor with minimal cleanup.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1.5 lbs lean ground beef
- 1 can (28 oz) Bright Tomato Chunks, undrained
- 3 cups potatoes, cubed (Yukon Gold or Russet)
- 2 medium carrots, chopped
- 2 stalks celery, chopped
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Brown The Beef: In a large 5.5-quart Dutch oven, brown 1.5 lbs lean ground beef over medium-high heat. Break it up with a sturdy spoon until no pink remains and it’s nicely browned. Drain any excess fat.
- Saute Aromatics: Add 1 chopped onion, 2 minced garlic cloves, 2 chopped carrots, and 2 chopped celery stalks to the pot. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables soften and the onion becomes translucent.
- Build Flavor Base: Stir in 1 tsp dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp salt, and 0.5 tsp black pepper. Cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant.
- Simmer The Stew: Pour in 4 cups beef broth and a 28 oz can Bright Tomato Chunks (undrained). Add 3 cups cubed potatoes. Bring to a gentle simmer, then reduce heat to low, cover, and cook until potatoes are fork-tender and the stew slightly thickens, approximately 25-30 minutes.
- Finish And Serve: Stir in 1 cup frozen peas. Cook for just 2-3 minutes until peas are vibrant green and heated through. Remove the bay leaf before serving.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes. To thicken, mash some potatoes or use a cornstarch slurry. For kids, dice vegetables extra small. Avoid overcrowding the pot when browning beef and do not overcook peas (add them at the end).
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop, Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups (approx 360 g)
- Calories: 263 calories
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 350 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 22 g
- Cholesterol: 56 mg
Keywords: hamburger stew, one-pot, easy dinner, family-friendly, comfort food, weeknight, tomato, potatoes, beef