Looking for a ground beef recipe to cook on a week night? Check out this one pot hamburger stew recipe. This recipe would fit into that 30-minute meal category from start to finish. And all you have to wash is a cutting board, knife, one pot/skillet, and one cooking utensil. Pretty easy, right?! You all know I’m all about the easy meals, especially for a week night. And this one pot hamburger stew just fits the bill!
I got the basis of this recipe from my mom as she made it when I was growing up. And she still makes it today! My mother and I frequently compare dinner ideas. “What are you having for dinner tonight? Do you have any meal ideas I can put on my meal plan?” Just the other day she told me she was having this one pot hamburger stew for dinner that night, and I said I had it on my meal plan in the near future. The next morning I looked at my meal schedule, and I had this same meal planned that night.
My family loves this meal, so it’s an easy go-to choice for me. You’ll find the exact recipe below, but to be honest, I eyeball it most of the time.
One Pot Hamburger Stew
Ingredients
Method
- Brown ground beef until cooked through in a deep skillet.
- While meat is cooking, peel and dice potatoes and carrots and set aside.
- Once meat is cooked, drain if needed. Then add in potatoes, carrots, liquid of choice, salt and pepper and stir.
- Bring to boiling and then reduce heat to a simmer (med/med-low depending on your stove top).
- Simmer for 15-20 minutes or until potatoes are soft.
- Our favorite is to serve this hamburger stew with Pillsbury crescent rolls.
Variations for Hamburger Stew
- If you like onions, chop up an onion and add it to this recipe for extra deliciousness (and of course garlic is always a great option)
- Instead of seasoning salt and pepper, use a packet of onion soup mix. I did this just the other day (with low sodium beef stock), and it was delish!
- Ground turkey can be used as a substitute in this recipe
- Want to “beef” up the veggie content in this recipe? Add some peas or celery, or any veggie you might add in a traditional beef stew
Make sure to check out my other easy recipes for those busy nights!
I know what’s for supper this week. Can’t wait to try it .
Looks sooo Delicious! will definitely try it ! thanks for sharing !
The recipe looks yummy and colorful. I love to cook one pot dishes that saves lot of cleaning time. Thanks for sharing.
I am a big stew lover. This seems pretty easy to make myself. I’m going to give it a try this week.
Would love to hear what you think! Tell us if you made any changes or additions!
I’m so excited to see this recipe .
It’s the closest I’ve EVER found to how my Scottish Mother made hers and I do to this day.
I don’t brown the ground beef though or use any stock .
Yep , I know it sounds just wrong but it’s amazing.
THIS is possibly my favorite comfort food !
Place water , ground beef , peeled onion , carrots, potatoes in large pot
Season / P&S and garlic powder ( not fresh garlic or garlic salt )
Boil till veg are tender . ( no variations I’m hardcore on this 😉 )
Made it tonight and thus googling came across your recipe . EVERY unexpected guest ( not my typical dish for invited company ! lol ) asks for the recipe .
TY for posting this old school heart warming meal !
Awe, that’s so heartwarming to hear! Comfort food for sure. I may have to try it without browning the ground beef before. Do you have to chop it up every once in a while?