Description
Learn how to make the best Hamburger Stew Recipe! This ground beef stew can be made in the instant pot, crockpot, or on the stove for dinner.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
- 1 cup onion, chopped (one medium onion)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic (3 cloves)
- 2 cups carrots, peeled and chopped
- 2 cups potatoes, peeled and cut into small cubes
- 1 tablespoon coconut aminos or soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon dried parsley
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 (28 oz) can petite diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 ½ tablespoon cornstarch (omit if paleo/Whole30)
- ¼ cup water
- ¾ cup frozen peas, defrosted
Instructions
1. Instant Pot: Select Sauté on the instant pot and add the oil. Once the oil is hot, add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook for 10 minutes until ground beef starts to brown and the onion is softened. Scrape up any browned bits.
2. Cancel Sauté mode and add all ingredients except cornstarch, water, and peas. Stir to combine. Close lid and set valve to Sealing.
3. Select ‘High Pressure’ for 8 minutes. (Allow ~20 minutes for pressure to rise. Tip: Microwave broth to speed up.)
4. After cooking, do a quick release on the vent.
5. Select Sauté mode and bring stew to a boil. Mix cornstarch with water in a small bowl, add to stew, then cancel sauté mode once boiling.
6. Add peas and stir until combined.
7. Stovetop: In a large pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook for 10 minutes until browned and softened.
8. Add all remaining ingredients except cornstarch, water, and peas. Stir to combine. Bring to a boil.
9. Reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes.
10. Mix cornstarch with water and stir into stew. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 to 8 minutes.
11. Add peas and stir until combined.
12. Crockpot: In a pot over medium-high heat, add olive oil. Once hot, add ground beef, onion, and garlic. Cook 10 minutes until browned and softened.
13. Transfer beef/vegetable mixture to crockpot. Add remaining ingredients except cornstarch, water, and peas. Stir to combine.
14. Cook on low 6–8 hours or high 4–6 hours.
15. Optional: In the last hour, mix cornstarch with water and stir into stew. Turn crockpot to high.
16. Before serving, add peas and stir to combine.
Notes
You can make this recipe paleo or Whole30 by omitting the cornstarch and using coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.
Feel free to swap in other vegetables like green beans or corn.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1.5 cups
- Calories: 327
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 288mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 1g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 74mg