Here’s a simple, hearty Hamburger Stew recipe — cozy, budget-friendly, and great for weeknights.
(No web search needed — this is a classic home-style recipe.)
🍲 Hamburger Stew (Classic Old-Fashioned Style)
Serves 4–6
Ingredients
- 1 lb (450 g) ground beef
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2–3 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 2 stalks celery, chopped (optional)
- 1 can (14–15 oz / 400 g) diced tomatoes
- 4 cups (1 liter) beef broth (or water + bouillon)
- 1 cup frozen peas or green beans
- 2 tbsp tomato paste
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp dried thyme or Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1–2 tbsp oil (if needed for browning)
Instructions
- Brown the beef
- In a pot, brown the ground beef until no longer pink.
- Drain excess fat if needed.
- Add onion and garlic
- Stir in chopped onion and garlic.
- Cook 2–3 minutes until softened.
- Add vegetables
- Add potatoes, carrots, celery (if using).
- Stir well to coat with the beef juices.
- Add liquids & seasoning
- Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, Worcestershire, paprika, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Simmer
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat.
- Cover and simmer for 30–40 minutes, or until potatoes and carrots are tender.
- Add peas/green beans
- Stir in frozen peas or beans.
- Simmer another 5 minutes.
- Taste & adjust
- Add more salt, pepper, or broth for desired consistency.
Optional Add-Ins
- 1 cup corn
- ½ tsp chili flakes for heat
- 1 tbsp soy sauce for deeper flavor
- A handful of barley or pasta for a thicker stew
Serving Suggestions
- Serve with crusty bread
- Top with shredded cheddar
- Ladle over rice for a hearty meal
If you want, I can also give you:
✅ A slow-cooker version
✅ A healthy/low-carb version
✅ A Pakistani-style spiced version with garam masala & green chilies
Which one would you like?
