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Hamburger Stew

Comforting Hamburger Stew: Your New Family Favorite Recipe

This Hamburger Stew is a comforting, hearty dish that captures the warmth of home, perfect for family dinners or cozy nights.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Soups
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew Base
  • 1 lb Ground Beef Consider turkey or plant-based meat for a lighter take.
  • 1 medium Onion Sautéing enhances sweetness; can substitute with shallots.
  • 1 can Stewed Tomatoes Diced tomatoes can be used if preferred.
  • 2 medium Carrots Frozen carrots can be a quick alternative.
  • 2 stalks Celery Can be omitted if not available.
  • 2 medium Potatoes Sweet potatoes can be a tasty alternative.
For Thickening
  • 4 cups Water Use beef or vegetable broth for added flavor.
  • 1 cup Long Grain Rice Can be replaced with pasta or omitted for gluten-free.
Seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Adjust to personal taste after cooking.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Black Pepper Can substitute with white pepper.

Equipment

  • Dutch oven

Method
 

Directions
  1. In a large Dutch oven, heat a tablespoon of oil over medium heat. Add the ground beef and chopped onions, cooking until the beef is no longer pink and the onions are translucent, about 5-7 minutes.
  2. Stir in the stewed tomatoes (with their liquid), sliced carrots, chopped celery, and cubed potatoes. Pour in enough water to cover the ingredients and season with salt and black pepper.
  3. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil over high heat, then reduce the heat to low and cover the Dutch oven. Let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  4. After 30 minutes, remove the lid and continue to simmer for an additional 20-30 minutes, stirring occasionally until the stew thickens.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 20gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Feel free to customize the stew with seasonal vegetables or different proteins to suit your taste.

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