Description
Grandma’s Ground Beef Stew is a heartwarming dish that brings comfort to every table. This easy-to-make stew swaps traditional stew meat for ground beef, creating a rich and satisfying meal perfect for family dinners or gatherings. Loaded with fresh vegetables and savory flavors, this recipe offers a delightful balance of nutrition and taste, making it a go-to staple in your home. With a preparation time of just one hour, you can enjoy a cozy bowl of stew any night of the week.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 2 large carrots
- 2 stalks celery
- 1 large onion
- ½ lb potatoes
- 2 ½ cups beef stock
- 1 packet brown gravy mix
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a large saucepan over medium-high heat; drain excess grease.
- Sauté carrots, celery, and onions in olive oil for about 10 minutes until softened.
- Stir in garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper; cook for another minute.
- Add potatoes, beef stock, and Worcestershire sauce; bring to a boil for 5 minutes.
- Lower the heat to a simmer, combine with the browned beef, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are tender.
- Mix in the gravy packet to thicken; if needed, add flour slurry and cook an additional few minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg