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Overhead shot of a thick stew with ground beef, carrots, and potatoes in tomato broth, topped with Italian seasoning.

Hamburger Stew

Simmer ground beef, onions, carrots, potatoes, and tomatoes in beef broth with Italian seasoning for a hearty hamburger stew.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 carrots chopped
  • 3 potatoes diced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Method
 

  1. Brown beef and aromatics:

    In a large pot, cook the ground beef with the chopped onion and minced garlic until browned. Pour off any excess fat.

  2. Add vegetables and broth:

    Stir in the chopped carrots, diced potatoes, diced tomatoes (with their liquid), beef broth, and Italian seasoning. Add salt and pepper to taste.

  3. Simmer until vegetables soft:

    Heat until boiling, then lower the heat and let simmer for 30–40 minutes until the vegetables are soft.

  4. Adjust seasoning and serve:

    Check the seasoning and adjust if needed. Serve immediately.