Quick Hearty Hamburger Stew (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Base
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1 pound lean ground beef
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1 tablespoon olive oil
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3 tablespoons flour
→ Fresh Vegetables
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1 medium onion, chopped
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3 celery sticks, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 Russet potatoes, peeled and diced
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4 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
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1 cup frozen peas
→ Sauce & Seasonings
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1 can (6 ounces) tomato paste
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4 cups beef broth, plus extra if needed
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
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Salt and pepper to taste
# Instructions:
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Heat the oil in a soup pot and toss in your onion and celery. Let them cook over medium-high heat until they start to soften, about 5-7 minutes.
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Drop in the minced garlic and give it a quick stir for about 30 seconds, just until you can smell it.
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Add your ground beef to the pot. Break it up with your spoon while it cooks until it's nicely browned, about 8 minutes.
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Sprinkle the flour over everything and stir for a couple minutes - this will help thicken your stew. Then stir in the tomato paste until well mixed.
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Pour in the broth, Worcestershire sauce, and Italian seasoning. Add your potatoes and carrots. Bring it all to a boil, then lower to a good simmer. Cover the pot (leave a little gap), and let it cook for at least 30 minutes, stirring now and then.
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Once the vegetables are tender, stir in the peas and season with salt and pepper until it tastes just right. If it's too thick, add a splash more broth. Want it thicker? Cook a bit longer with the lid off.
# Notes:
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The longer this stew simmers, the better it tastes - perfect for making ahead!
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Feel free to adjust the thickness by adding more broth or cooking longer with the lid off
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Great for using up vegetables - toss in whatever you have in your fridge