Savory Stewed Ground Beef
Dive into the hearty, flavor-packed world of **Savory Stewed Ground Beef**, a comforting dish that combines tender ground beef with vibrant vegetables and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection. This one-pot wonder is built around a rich beef broth base accented with garlic, onions, thyme, and oregano, creating a deeply satisfying flavor profile. Sweet peas and carrots add pops of color and sweetness, while a cornstarch slurry provides a velvety thickness to the stew. Ready in under an hour, this versatile recipe can be paired with rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes for a soul-warming meal ideal for busy weeknights or cozy family dinners. Perfect keywords: ground beef stew, savory dinner ideas, easy beef recipes, hearty one-pot meals.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 grams ground beef
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 medium carrots, diced
- 2 units celery stalks, diced
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 unit bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
Instructions
Heat the olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
Add the chopped onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute more, until fragrant.
Add the ground beef and brown it in the pot, breaking it apart with a spatula, until no longer pink, about 7-10 minutes.
Add the diced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until they've begun to soften.
Stir in the tomato paste, cooking for 2 minutes with the vegetables and beef.
Pour in the beef broth, then add the thyme, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and black pepper. Stir to combine.
Bring the mixture to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low. Cover the pot and let it stew for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Add the frozen peas to the pot and stir to incorporate. Simmer for another 5 minutes.
In a small bowl, mix the cornstarch with water to create a slurry. Add the slurry to the pot, stirring well to thicken the stew. Cook for another 2-3 minutes to fully thicken.
Remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning with salt and black pepper if necessary.
Serve hot with your choice of side dish such as rice, pasta, or mashed potatoes.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1729 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 119.2 g | 153% | |
| Saturated Fat | 40.6 g | 203% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 354 mg | 118% | |
| Sodium | 4684 mg | 204% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 71.5 g | 26% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.7 g | 67% | |
| Total Sugars | 27.2 g | ||
| Protein | 95.3 g | 191% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 15.9 mg | 88% | |
| Potassium | 3142 mg | 67% | |
*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.
