This quick and easy family-friendly Hamburger Stew is made in about forty minutes right on the stovetop. It is full of nature’s wholesome flavor and goodness. It is a hearty, satisfying meal that the whole family can enjoy.
Warm and hearty, this hamburger stew is a perfect one-pot meal for a cozy night in. With simple ingredients and easy directions, this recipe is a must-try for any home cook. This stew is delicious year-round, but I love to serve it during those chilly winter months. It is a hearty meal, but serve it with cheddar biscuits, sweet potato cornbread, or sweet maple dinner rolls for a company-worthy meal.
Why You’ll Love It
- This fun and easy recipe comes together quickly, making it doable for a weeknight meal.
- Hamburger Stew is made with wholesome ingredients, making it a hearty meal you can feel good about feeding your family.
- The ingredients for this recipe are easily found at any grocery store, and you may already have many of them on hand.
- Ground beef is still one of the most economically friendly meats you can cook.
Ingredients Notes and Substitutions
See the complete list of ingredients in the recipe card below.
- Ground beef – with a bit of fat in it, like 85/15
- Onion – preferably a sweet yellow onion
- Garlic – fresh, of course
- Seasonings – dried oregano, dried parsley, crushed rosemary, and dried thyme leaves
- Carrots – or parsnips
- Potatoes – preferably Yukon Gold, Russet Potatoes break down too much
- Canned tomatoes – fire-roasted or diced
- Beef broth – low sodium
- Peas – frozen sweet peas
How to make Hamburger Stew
This is the summary version; see the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients and the instructions.
First, brown the ground beef over medium heat in a Dutch Oven or heavy soup pot. When it is about halfway done, add the onion and cook until it is soft and the ground beef is fully browned. Then, reduce the heat to low and add the garlic, oregano, crushed rosemary, thyme leaves, and parsley. Cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly.
Now, add the potatoes, carrots, and fire-roasted tomatoes. Whisk the beef broth and tomato paste and pour it into the pot. Bring the mixture to a boil. Then simmer covered with a lid for 15 minutes. Finally, add the peas and simmer covered until the potatoes and carrots are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Preparation Tips and Storage
- Use ground beef or chili grind beef with a little bit of fat in it, draining any excess grease after cooking the onions. Honestly, it is the fat that gives it flavor.
- For aesthetic purposes, peel your carrots. The small amount of effort is well worth the bright, beautiful orange color.
- If desired, substitute diced tomatoes for the fire-roasted tomatoes.
- I prefer Yukon gold potatoes for this recipe. But red potatoes or Russet potatoes work well, too.
- Store cooled leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
Swap ground beef for other ground meat like ground chicken, ground turkey, or ground pork.
First, cool the dish to room temperature. Freeze in a Ziploc freezer bag for up to 2 months. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight and reheat on the stovetop on low or microwave at reduced power.
Complete everything on the stovetop through step 2. Transfer the contents to a crock pot. Whisk together the beef broth and tomato paste in a bowl or large measuring cup. Stir it into the pot. Cook on low for 4-5 hours. Add the peas and cook on low for 1-2 hours or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.
Easy Hamburger Stew Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
- 4 carrots peeled and chopped
- 2 Yukon Gold potatoes cut into small cubes
- 1 14.5 ounce can fire-roasted tomatoes
- 1 1/4 cup low-sodium beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2/3 cup frozen peas
- salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a Dutch oven or heavy stockpot over medium heat, brown the ground beef. When it is about halfway through the browning process, add the onion and cook until the onion is soft and the ground beef is browned, approximately 5-6 minutes. Drain any excess grease.
- Reduce heat to low. Add garlic, oregano, parsley, rosemary, and thyme; cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the potatoes, carrots, and fire-roasted tomatoes.
- In a bowl or large measuring cup, whisk together the beef broth and tomato paste. Stir it into the pot. Simmer covered for 15 minutes.
- Add the peas and simmer covered until the potatoes and carrots are tender. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Notes
- Use ground beef or chili grind beef with a little bit of fat in it, draining any excess grease after cooking the onions. Honestly, it is the fat that gives it flavor.
- For aesthetic purposes, peel your carrots. The small amount of effort is well worth the bright, beautiful orange color.
- If desired, substitute diced tomatoes for the fire-roasted tomatoes.
- I prefer Yukon gold potatoes for this recipe. But red potatoes or Russet potatoes work well, too.
- Store cooled leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for 3-4 days.
Nutrition
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Ebony
This recipe is as good as it looks! I substituted beef broth for chicken since we did not have any and it still turned out great! Keeper recipe for sure!
Beth Pierce
Thanks Ebony! So glad that you liked it!
Fransic verso
This looks great. We had it before but I find;t really know the recipe. Now I can cook it for myself haha. Thank you for sharing!
Marysa
This sounds like such a hearty stew, perfect for winter. And I like how easy it is to prepare.
Brianne
This stew is perfect for the cold weather. My mood right now is for this kind of food.
Neely Moldovan
Oh I haven’t made stew like this before but its such a fun take on it!
Elise Ho
I am looking for some quick dinner ideas for tonight and for tomorrow. This looks like it might be a good one. I’ll give it a try.
Heather Castillo
I am always on the hunt for easy meals, especially during the week. Can’t wait to try this.
Jei Laine
I am looking for a new easy recipe. I am glad I found this. Thank you for sharing.
Heather Klein Wolf
Don’t look at this recipe when you’re hungry or you’ll start drooling! Now I need to run to the store to buy the ingredients. It’s a must-make dinner.
Sienna
This looks like something my whole family would like. Perfect for cold nights in! And love that it’s one pot!
Kori
Very good and so easy to make, thanks so much for the recipe 💜
Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine!
Janet Graves
The weather was raining cold and damp yesterday this stew was the best. Full of favor sooo
Good. Is now our favor for Hamburg stew/soup. Thank you for sharing
Beth Pierce
My pleasure Janet! So glad that you liked it!!
Anne
I have made this for many many years but have never browned the hamburger first. Just crumble in with rest of ingred. Also add a few pats of butter for extra richness.
Mairead
This stew looks amazing. It reminds me of a dish my mom made when I was a child in Ireland. We called this stew “savory mince.” Hamburger meat is known as minced meat in Ireland, so that’s where the name savory mince comes from. Thank you for reminding me of one of my favorite childhood meals.
Dannii
I love how many vegetables are packed in to this. It looks really hearty and comforting.
Jo
Our new favorite dinner, Love all the flavors in this stew!