Iconic Ground Beef Recipes - Ground Beef Stew
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.
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
- 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.
- 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).
- 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).
- Enjoy!