Old Fashioned Hamburger Stew Recipe | So Easy to Make From Scratch!

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon cubes are a cost-effective substitute.

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Asparagus is a healthier option, while frozen peas are often cheaper.

Brown 1.25 pounds of lean ground beef in a pot and drain excess fat.

Add 1 cup of chopped onion to the pot and sauté until tender.

Stir in 1.5 teaspoons of dry mustard and 0.5 teaspoon of dried oregano.

Add 1.5 teaspoons of garlic salt (instead of fresh garlic) and stir.

Mix in 2.5 tablespoons of flour until well combined.

Pour in 1 quart of water and add 5 beef bouillon cubes.

Bring the mixture to a boil.

Add 1 cup of chopped white potatoes and cook for about 10 minutes.

Add 1.5 to 2 cups of mixed vegetables (carrots, green beans, corn) and stir.

Add a 14.5 ounce can of tomatoes and let the stew simmer for about 30 minutes.

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