Ground Beef and Vegetable Stew

This rich and hearty ground beef and vegetable stew with potatoes, carrots, and green beans is perfect for a family dinner on a cold winter night.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 1 hr 5 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins
• Calories: 257 Calories

Ingredients

• 3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
• 4 cups water
• 1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 small onion, finely chopped
• 1 clove garlic, finely chopped
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
• 2 tablespoons water, or more as needed
• 2 tablespoons beef base
• 5 large carrots, cut into rounds
• 1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
• 0.5 teaspoon celery salt
• 0.25 teaspoon ground marjoram

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Step 2

Stir in 4 cups water, tomato sauce, beef base, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, celery salt, and marjoram; bring to a simmer. Add carrots and continue to simmer until tender, about 35 minutes. Add potatoes and green beans, simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Mix flour and 2 tablespoons water together in a small bowl until no lumps remain; add more water if necessary. Stir mixture into stew; simmer until stew has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.