Hamburger Stew

Hamburger Stew

from southernliving.com
Entree
50 min
6 servings

This hamburger stew easily serves 6 and is ready in under an hour. It's also topped off with croutons made from hamburger buns.

Ingredients

  • 1 ¼ poundsground chuck
  • 1 ½ teaspoonsdry mustard
  • 5 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 ½ teaspoonskosher salt, divided
  • 1 cupchopped yellow onion (from 1 small onion)
  • 4medium-size garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1 ½ tbsp.)
  • 1 tablespoontomato paste
  • 2 tablespoonsall-purpose flour
  • 4 cupsbeef broth
  • 1can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 tablespoonsketchup
  • 12 ouncesbaby red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 cupsfrozen mixed vegetables (corn, carrots, and green beans)
  • 2hamburger buns, cut into ¾-in. pieces
  • 1 tablespoonolive oil
  • 25 teaspoon kosher salt

Directions

  1. 1

    Cook ground beef: Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add ground chuck, mustard, oregano, and 1 teaspoon of the salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until crumbled and browned, about 8 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer beef mixture to a bowl lined with paper towels, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in Dutch oven.

  2. 2

    Cook onion, garlic, and tomato paste: Return Dutch oven to medium heat, and add onion. Cook, stirring often, until softened, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and tomato paste; cook, stirring constantly, until fragrant and warmed through, about 1 minute.

  3. 3

    Add flour and broth: Add flour; cook, stirring often, 1 minute. Add broth, tomatoes, and ketchup, scraping bottom of pan to loosen browned bits.

  4. 4

    Return beef to pan: Stir in cooked beef. Increase heat to medium-high, and bring to a boil.

  5. 5

    Add potatoes and vegetables: Add potatoes and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt; reduce heat to medium. Simmer until potatoes are tender, about 20 minutes. Stir in mixed vegetables, and cook until warmed through, 2 to 3 minutes.

  6. 6

    Prepare the Croutons: While potatoes cook, toss together bun pieces, olive oil, and salt on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet; spread into a single layer. Bake in preheated oven until golden and crisp, about 10 minutes. Serve with Stew.