Gingersnap Stew
Warm, comforting, and bursting with unexpected flavor, Gingersnap Stew is a unique twist on classic hearty stews. Featuring tender chunks of carrots and potatoes, flavorful ground beef or turkey, and aromatic spices like cinnamon and cloves, this dish offers an irresistible blend of savory and sweet. The secret ingredient? Crushed gingersnap cookies, which melt into the rich tomato-based broth, adding a subtle hint of ginger and sweetness to perfectly balance the spices. Ready in just one hour, this one-pot wonder is ideal for cozy weeknight dinners or impressing guests with its distinctive flavor profile. Serve it with crusty bread or over rice for a satisfying meal that will have everyone asking for seconds. Perfect for fans of creative comfort food, this recipe is sure to become a family favorite!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon gingerroot, grated
- 1 pound ground beef or ground turkey
- 2 large carrots, peeled and chopped
- 3 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
- 4 cups beef or vegetable stock
- 1 14-ounce can crushed tomatoes
- 0.5 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoons ground cloves
- 6 pieces gingersnap cookies, crushed
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoons black pepper
- 2 tablespoons parsley, chopped (optional garnish)
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.
Add the diced onion and sauté for 3–4 minutes until softened and translucent.
Stir in the garlic and grated ginger, and cook for an additional 1 minute until fragrant.
Add the ground beef or ground turkey to the pot. Cook, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon, until browned and cooked through, about 5–7 minutes.
Stir in the chopped carrots and cubed potatoes, mixing them into the meat and onion mixture.
Pour in the beef or vegetable stock and crushed tomatoes. Stir well to combine.
Add the ground cinnamon, ground cloves, salt, and black pepper. Bring the mixture to a simmer.
Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and let it simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender.
Once the vegetables are cooked, stir in the crushed gingersnap cookies. Allow them to dissolve into the stew to thicken it slightly and add a touch of sweetness and spice.
Taste the stew and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed.
Ladle the gingersnap stew into bowls and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Serve warm with crusty bread or over rice for a hearty meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2735 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 136.2 g | 175% | |
| Saturated Fat | 43.4 g | 217% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 321 mg | 107% | |
| Sodium | 6870 mg | 299% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 288.3 g | 105% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 24.8 g | 89% | |
| Total Sugars | 91.5 g | ||
| Protein | 96.0 g | 192% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 448 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 20.2 mg | 112% | |
| Potassium | 5850 mg | 124% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
