Ground beef stew is a comforting dish made with ground beef, vegetables, and broth, slowly cooked until flavors meld and the beef becomes tender. It’s a quicker alternative to traditional stew using chunks of meat.
🥩 Key Facts
- Uses ground beef instead of large meat cuts → cooks faster
- Can include a variety of vegetables like potatoes, carrots, and peas
- Thickened with flour, cornstarch, or simply reduced broth
🧾 Common Ingredients
- 500g ground beef
- 2–3 carrots, chopped
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2–3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2–3 cups beef or vegetable broth
- Salt, pepper, and herbs (thyme, bay leaf, parsley)
- Optional: tomato paste, peas, corn
👩🍳 How to Make Ground Beef Stew
1. Brown the Beef
- In a large pot, cook ground beef until browned
- Drain excess fat if needed
2. Sauté Vegetables
- Add onions and garlic; cook until soft
- Add carrots and potatoes
3. Add Liquid and Seasoning
- Pour in broth
- Stir in herbs, salt, and pepper
- Optional: tomato paste for richer flavor
4. Simmer
- Cover and simmer for 30–40 minutes until vegetables are tender
- Thicken with cornstarch or flour slurry if desired
🍽️ Serving Ideas
- With bread or dinner rolls
- Over rice or mashed potatoes
- Garnish with fresh parsley or coriander
⚠️ Tips
- Don’t overcook vegetables – keep them slightly firm
- Adjust seasoning at the end for best flavor
- Can be made in a slow cooker for convenience
🧠 Fun Fact
Using ground beef in stew is common in households wanting a quick, affordable, and hearty meal without long braising times.
I can also provide a spicy Pakistani-style ground beef stew version with green chilies, cumin, and coriander for extra flavor.
