Description
A hearty and flavorful stew made with ground beef or lamb, loaded with vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb Ground Beef or Lamb
- 1 medium Onion
- 3 cloves Garlic
- 2 medium Carrots
- 2 stalks Celery
- 4 cups Beef Broth
- 1 cup Frozen Peas
- 2 medium Potatoes
- 2 tbsp Tomato Paste
- 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
- 1 tsp Dried Thyme
- 1 tsp Dried Rosemary
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 2 tbsp Olive Oil
- 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 tbsp Fresh Parsley
Instructions
- Heat olive oil: Pour olive oil into a large pot and heat over medium heat until shimmering, about 1-2 minutes.
- Sauté aromatics: Add diced onion and minced garlic to the pot, cooking until the onion is translucent, about 3-4 minutes.
- Incorporate veggies: Stir in the diced carrots and celery, cooking for another 5 minutes until they become tender.
- Brown the meat: Add the ground beef or lamb, breaking it apart as it browns, about 5-7 minutes.
- Mix in seasonings: Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and rosemary; season with salt and pepper.
- Add broth: Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.
- Cook the potatoes: Add the diced potatoes and simmer for 15-20 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
- Finish with peas: Stir in the frozen peas and let simmer for another 5 minutes.
- Optional: Top with shredded cheese and fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Substitute with ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.
- Try shallots for milder sweetness in place of onion.
- Adjust garlic according to taste for more fragrance.
- Swap carrots with parsnips for a different twist.
- Feel free to omit celery if you’re out.
- Use vegetable broth to make it vegetarian.
- Fresh peas are perfect when they’re in season.
- Replace potatoes with sweet potatoes for a touch of sweetness.
- Crushed tomatoes can be a delightful alternative to tomato paste.
- Swap Worcestershire sauce with soy sauce for a gluten-free option.
- Fresh herbs can work too but may require adjustments.
- Adjust salt and pepper according to dietary preferences.
- Feel free to use any cooking oil you have on hand.
- Skip cheese for a dairy-free version.
- Chives can be a nice substitute for fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg