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Iconic Ground Beef Recipes - Ground Beef Stew

written by

Caleb Arentz

posted on

August 3, 2024

Hard to believe it's already August. Fall will be here before we know it, and nothing pairs with those chill winds like a rich and hearty stew. Sometimes the simplest choice is the best choice.

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The Ingredients

  • 1 lb Ground Beef
  • 1 Onion, finely chopped
  • 2 Garlic Cloves, finely chopped
  • 4 cups Water
  • 1 8 oz can Tomato Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Beef Base
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • (Optional) ½ tsp Celery Salt
  • (Optional) ¼ tsp Ground Marjoram
  • 5 Carrots, cut into rounds
  • 4 Potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 1 cup Green Beans
  • 3 tbsp All-Purpose Flour
  • 2 tbsp Water

    The Step-by-Step

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir Ground Beef, onion, and Garlic until beef is browned (5 to 7 minutes). Drain grease to preference.
  2. Stir in Water, Tomato Sauce, Beef Base, Worcestershire Sauce, Pepper, Celery Salt (if applicable), and Marjoram (if applicable). Bring to a simmer then add Carrots and continue to simmer until tender (about 35 minutes). Add Potatoes and Green Beans and simmer until tender (about 15 minutes).
  3. Mix Flour and 2 tbsp Water together in a small bowl until no lumps remain; add more water if necessary. Stir mixture into stew and simmer until stew has thickened (5 to 10 minutes).
  4. Enjoy!

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