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Classic Hearty Hamburger Vegetable Stew
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Course Soup
Cuisine American
Servings 4 people

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Large Skillet

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 medium potatoes, diced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 2 celery stalks, sliced
  • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions
 

  • Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Drain excess fat.
  • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook for 2 minutes until the onion softens.
  • Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker. Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, sliced celery, diced tomatoes, and beef broth.
  • Stir in the dried thyme, salt, and black pepper. Cover and cook on low for 7 to 8 hours.
  • Stir the stew before serving to check the consistency of the vegetables.

Notes

The potatoes help thicken the broth as they cook, so avoid lifting the lid often during the final hours. If the stew seems too thick at the end, stir in a splash of extra broth. Leftovers keep well in the fridge for up to three days and reheat gently on the stove.
Course: Soup
Cuisine: American
Equipment: Slow Cooker, Large Skillet