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Easy Hamburger Stew

December 10, 2019 By Dawn 9 Comments

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Easy hamburger stew is the perfect comfort food when the days get a little chill in the air. Nothing says comfort food than a good stew.

Easy hamburger stew in a white bowl with a napkin on the left side and a spoon on the right side of the bowl.

 

This easy hamburger stew goes way back. When I was in college I worked at a summer camp. It was one of the best summers of my youth. It was a camp for people with mental disabilities. We had children as young as 5 years old to people that were in their 70s that came to the camp. It was a wonderful experience. 

Each week we would take our campers on a camping trip. We would prepare our meals over a campfire and sleep in tents. So much fun. This easy hamburger stew was one of the meals that we could choose to make for dinner. It was one that was chosen most of the time because we loved how hearty it was and delicious.

Easy hamburger stew in a white bowl.

Ingredients:

  • Hamburger – I use a lean hamburger, but you could switch it out with ground chicken, pork, or turkey.
  • Onion
  • Celery
  • Carrots
  • Potatoes
  • Diced tomatoes – I used canned tomatoes for this recipe, but fresh tomatoes would work as well.
  • Frozen corn – Canned corn can be used, just make sure to drain the liquid before adding it to the stew.
  • Frozen peas – Canned peas can be used, make sure to drain the liquid just as you would for the corn.
  • Beef broth – You can use vegetable broth if you prefer.
  • Bay Leaves
  • Salt and Pepper

Over head view of easy hamburger stew in a white bowl

Helpful tips:

  • Use low sodium broth for a healthier choice.
  • Cook the onions, celery, carrots, and potatoes with the hamburger, until the meat, is brown and the vegetables start to soften.
  • The stew will keep in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. Like most soups and stews I think it tastes better the next day.
  • The stew can be reheated in the microwave or the stove whichever one you prefer.
  • If you find that the stew is too much to eat in 3 to 4 days you can freeze it. It will keep well in the freezer for up to 3 months.

Steps for making Easy Hamburger Stew:

Step one:

In a Dutch oven or a soup pot combine the hamburger, onion, celery,  and carrots.

Hamburger and vegetables in a Dutch oven.
Cooked hamburger and vegetables in a Dutch oven.

Step Two:

Over medium heat cook until the hamburger is brown and the vegetables are starting to get tender. Stir occasionally so it doesn’t burn.

Step Three:

Once the hamburger is browned remove any extra grease.

Peas, corn, and tomatoes added to the hamburger stew in a Dutch oven.
Beef broth and bay leaves add to the hamburger stew.

Step Four:

Add the canned tomatoes, corn, and peas stir until well combined. Add the beef broth and bay leaves.

Step Five:

Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until the vegetables are tender and flavors are blended.

Finished easy hamburger stew in Dutch oven.
Easy hamburger stew in a white bowl.

Step Six:

Remove bay leaves and serve.

More comfort food recipes:

  • Chicken Enchilada Chili
  • White Bean, Cabbage, and Andouille Soup
  • Vegetable Chicken Barley Soup

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Easy hamburger stew in a white bowl with a napkin on the left side and a spoon on the right side of the bowl.

Easy Hamburger

Easy hamburger stew is the perfect comfort food when the days get a little chill in the air. Nothing says comfort food than a good stew.

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Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy hamburger stew
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 260kcal
Author: Dawn Yucuis

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds of hamburger
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 cup carrots sliced
  • 2 medium potatoes cubed
  • 28 ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 cup frozen corn
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper

Instructions

  • In a Dutch oven combine the hamburger, onion, celery, and carrots.
  • Over medium heat brown hamburger. Stirring occasionally so it does not burn.
  • Once the hamburger is browned remove any extra fat.
  • Add the canned tomatoes, corn, peas, beef broth, and bay leaves.
  • Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce heat and cook until vegetables are tender.
  • Remove bay leaves and serve.
  • Season with the salt and pepper. Add the salt gradually and taste to as you add.

Notes

  1. If the stew becomes too thick you may add additional broth.
  2. Use low sodium broth.
  3. Soup can be stored in the refrigerator for 3 to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Nutrition information is an estimate and may vary with brands of ingredients used.

Nutrition

Calories: 260kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.6g | Protein: 27.4g | Fat: 6.3g | Saturated Fat: 2.7g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 960mg | Potassium: 726mg | Fiber: 5.5g | Sugar: 7.3g | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 4mg

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This recipe was originally published on October 23, 2016. It has been updated with new content and pictures on December 10, 2019.

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  1. John/Kitchen Riffs

    October 26, 2016 at 9:05 am

    What a great dish! SO much flavor and SO easy to make. I can see why you liked it back then. And still do. 🙂 Thanks!

    Reply
  2. Liz

    October 26, 2016 at 2:00 pm

    This sounds delicious! Pure comfort food—Bill would love to come home to this for dinner.

    Reply
  3. Reeni

    October 26, 2016 at 9:58 pm

    This would be a big hit here! Comforting and delicious! I never had anything this good when I was camping – those lucky campers. 🙂

    Reply
  4. [email protected]'s Recipes

    October 27, 2016 at 8:27 am

    Comforting and delicious…my husband would love this!

    Reply
  5. David @ Spiced

    October 27, 2016 at 11:31 am

    You had me at hamburger…haha! This sounds amazing, and I love how easy it is to make, too!

    Reply
  6. [email protected] is How I Cook

    October 27, 2016 at 7:08 pm

    An oldi, but a goodie! I always enjoyed this!

    Reply
  7. David @ Spiced

    December 12, 2019 at 6:25 am

    5 stars
    I loved that story about being a camp counselor. Those are the best memories, right? Also, this soup still looks amazing! I love all things hamburger. 🙂

    Reply
    • Dawn

      December 12, 2019 at 7:09 am

      Thanks David, it was a life-changing experience and I got a great recipe out of it too.

      Reply
  8. Amy (Savory Moments)

    December 13, 2019 at 8:16 pm

    This soup looks so hearty and delicious and very family friendly! Perfect for a winter day!

    Reply

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