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Hamburger Stew

Hamburger Stew: The Best One-Pot Comfort Dish You’ll Love

This hearty, one-pot Hamburger Stew is the ultimate comfort food, packed with ground beef, tender vegetables, and a savory broth. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or meal prep, it's a classic that tastes like it simmered all day—but comes together in under an hour.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Soup
Cuisine: American
Calories: 295
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1.5 pounds ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 4 medium carrots, sliced
  • 3 celery stalks, diced
  • 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
  • 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 1 bay leaf
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Equipment

  • large pot or Dutch oven
  • wooden spoon or spatula
  • measuring spoons
  • cutting board and knife
  • ladle

Method
 

  1. In a large pot or Dutch oven, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat if desired.
  2. Add chopped onion and minced garlic. Cook until softened and fragrant, about 3–4 minutes.
  3. Add carrots, celery, and potatoes. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth.
  4. Season with thyme, parsley, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Stir well to combine.
  5. Cover and simmer on low heat for 40–50 minutes, or until vegetables are tender and flavors are well developed.
  6. Remove bay leaf, stir gently, and serve hot. Garnish with fresh parsley if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 295kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 21gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 65mgSodium: 620mgPotassium: 890mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 8200IUVitamin C: 12mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3.2mg

Notes

To thicken the stew naturally, mash a few potato cubes while simmering. For extra umami, add Worcestershire sauce. Make it lighter with ground turkey or plant-based crumbles. This stew tastes even better the next day!

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