How to Make Ground Beef Stew | Easy and Flavorful Recipe

ground beef

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground pork

Ground turkey is lower in fat, while ground pork is often cheaper.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier, while margarine can be a cost-effective substitute.

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while seasoned water is the most economical.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water

Almond milk is lower in calories, while water is the cheapest option.

Brown ground beef in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked, about 5-7 minutes.

Drain excess fat from the pot and return to heat.

Add chopped onion, carrots, and celery; sauté until softened, about 5 minutes.

Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.

Add beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, bay leaves, thyme, salt, and pepper; bring to a simmer.

Reduce heat and let stew cook for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally.

Meanwhile, peel and chop potatoes; place in a pot and cover with water.

Bring potatoes to a boil and cook until tender, about 15-20 minutes.

Drain potatoes and return to the pot; add butter and milk, then mash until smooth.

Remove bay leaves from the stew and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Serve the hamburger stew over a generous scoop of mashed potatoes, garnished with chopped parsley.

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