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Delicious Ground Beef & Potato Stew
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Delicious Ground Beef & Potato Stew
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Delicious Ground Beef & Potato Stew

Discover the most simple yet incredibly delicious ground beef and potato stew, perfect for a satisfying dinner. This easy-to-follow recipe combines seasoned ground beef with a medley of fresh vegetables like onions, carrots, bell peppers, and tender potatoes, all simmered in a rich tomato-infused sauce. It's a hearty, comforting, and flavorful one-pot meal that's sure to become a family favorite.
#Ground Beef
#Dinner
#Easy Recipe
#One Pot
#Stew
#Potatoes
#Vegetables
#Comfort Food
Assorted fresh ingredients for the stew
Assorted fresh ingredients for the stew

Recipe Information

20m
Prep Time
45m
Cook Time
1h 5m
Total Time
5
Servings
Easy
Comfort Food
English
Nutrition (per serving)
370
Calories
22g
Protein
25g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Ground beef browning in the pot
Ground beef browning in the pot

Ingredients

  • Ground beef
    (lean ground beef preferred)

    500 grams
  • Onion
    (chopped)

    1 large
  • Carrot
    (chopped)

    1 medium
  • Red bell pepper
    (chopped)

    1 medium
  • Potatoes
    (peeled and diced)

    3 medium
  • Garlic
    (minced)

    3 cloves
  • Tomato paste

    2 tablespoons
  • Water
    (or beef broth, enough to cover)

    2 cups
  • Olive oil

    2 tablespoons
  • Salt
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper
    (or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Sweet paprika

    1 teaspoon
  • Dried oregano

    1 teaspoon
  • Bay leaf

    1 leaf
  • Fresh parsley
    (chopped, for garnish)

    2 tablespoons
Servings: 5
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Stew simmering gently in the pot
Stew simmering gently in the pot

Instructions

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  • 1

    Prepare all vegetables: chop the onion, carrot, and red bell pepper, dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces, and mince the garlic.
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    Prepare all vegetables: chop the onion, carrot, and red bell pepper, dice the potatoes into bite-sized pieces, and mince the garlic.
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    Ensure all vegetables are uniformly cut for even cooking.
  • 2

    Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain any excess fat.
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    Heat olive oil in a large pot or deep skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until fully browned. Drain any excess fat.
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    Breaking up the beef well ensures it cooks evenly and doesn't clump.
  • 3

    Add the chopped onion to the browned ground beef and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until it softens and becomes translucent.
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    Add the chopped onion to the browned ground beef and sauté for about 3-5 minutes until it softens and becomes translucent.
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    Cook until tender, but avoid browning the onions too much.
  • 4

    Stir in the chopped carrots and red bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to slightly soften.
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    Stir in the chopped carrots and red bell pepper. Cook for another 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they start to slightly soften.
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  • 5

    Add the minced garlic and tomato paste to the pot. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the tomato paste to deepen in color and flavor.
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    Add the minced garlic and tomato paste to the pot. Stir well and cook for 1-2 minutes, allowing the tomato paste to deepen in color and flavor.
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    Cooking tomato paste briefly helps to enhance its sweetness and richness.
  • 6

    Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, dried oregano, and add the bay leaf. Mix everything thoroughly to combine the spices.
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    Season the mixture with salt, black pepper, sweet paprika, dried oregano, and add the bay leaf. Mix everything thoroughly to combine the spices.
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  • 7

    Add the diced potatoes to the pot. Pour in enough water or beef broth to just cover all the ingredients. Stir gently.
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    Add the diced potatoes to the pot. Pour in enough water or beef broth to just cover all the ingredients. Stir gently.
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  • 8

    Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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    Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes are tender and the sauce has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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    Check potatoes for doneness by piercing with a fork. Adjust seasoning if needed before serving.
  • 9

    Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish the stew generously with fresh chopped parsley.
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    Remove the bay leaf before serving. Garnish the stew generously with fresh chopped parsley.
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    Fresh parsley adds a vibrant color and fresh flavor that complements the richness of the stew.
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