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Mom’s Hamburger Stew with potatoes, carrots, peas, corn, and tomatoes, garnished with herbs.

Mom’s Hamburger Stew

Chef Jenn
Mom’s Hamburger Stew is a hearty and comforting dish made with ground beef, tender vegetables, and a rich, savory broth. This one-pot meal is easy to prepare and perfect for cozy family dinners, delivering a nostalgic homemade taste in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 322 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds lean ground beef
  • 1 pound carrot peeled and cut into ¼-inch coins
  • 2 stalks celery diced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 cloves large garlic minced
  • 1.5 pounds potatoes peeled and cut into ½-inch dice
  • 28 ounces diced tomatoes canned and undrained
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dried thyme
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Maggi sauce optional
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3 tablespoons cornstarch
  • 3 tablespoons cold water
  • 1 cup green peas frozen
  • 1 cup corn niblets frozen

Instructions
 

  • Wash, peel, and cut the potatoes into ½-inch cubes and the carrots into ¼-inch coins. Peel and dice the onion, and peel and mince the garlic cloves. Set aside.
  • Add the ground beef to a Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed soup pot. Press it down into a flat disc covering most of the inside of the pot. Cook, undisturbed, for 4-5 minutes, then flip it over, break it into large chunks, and continue cooking until browned. It doesn’t have to be fully cooked through at this stage
  • Remove all but 2 tablespoons of fat, then add the carrots, onion, and celery to the Dutch oven. Sauté for about 8 minutes or until the onions are softened and translucent. Add the garlic and cook for an additional minute.
  • Stir in the potatoes, diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, salt and pepper, Maggi Sauce (if using) and bay leaf.
  • Bring the mixture to a gentle simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover with a lid and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
  • Mix the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl until combined. Stir this mixture into the simmering stew and mix well. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes or until thickened.
  • Stir in the frozen green peas and corn and cook for 2–3 minutes until heated through.
  • Serve and enjoy! Adjust the seasoning as needed and serve hot.

Notes

Chef Jenn's Tips

  • For the best flavor, use lean ground beef to avoid excess grease. If needed, drain any excess fat after browning. I use 80/20 ground beef.
  • Maggi Sauce adds a deep umami richness, but if you don’t have it, the stew will still taste amazing.
  • Leftovers taste even better the next day, as the flavors have more time to really develop.

Nutrition

Serving: 1.5cupsCalories: 322kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 30gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 999mgPotassium: 1323mgFiber: 6gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 9832IUVitamin C: 40mgCalcium: 94mgIron: 5mg

A Note on Nutritional Information

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Keyword Easy comfort food, hearty stew recipe, Mom’s hamburger stew
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