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Grandma's Ground Beef Stew

A hearty and comforting stew made with ground beef and fresh vegetables, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Meat
  • 1 pound ground beef preferably lean
Vegetables
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks celery sliced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium potatoes diced
Liquids & Seasonings
  • 4 cups beef broth low sodium
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper to taste

Method
 

Prepare the Ingredients
  1. Dice the onion, slice the carrots and celery, and mince the garlic.
  2. Peel and dice the potatoes.
Cook the Beef
  1. In a large pot, brown the ground beef over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.
Add Vegetables
  1. Add the diced onion, carrots, celery, and garlic to the pot. Cook for an additional 5 minutes until the vegetables start to soften.
Combine Ingredients
  1. Stir in the diced potatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
Simmer the Stew
  1. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 45-50 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve
  1. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary. Serve hot in bowls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

This stew can be made ahead of time and tastes even better the next day. You can also add other vegetables like peas or corn if desired.

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