Irresistible Hearty Beef and Veggie Stew

🥣 Hearty Beef & Veggie Stew

A cozy, wholesome one-pot meal — simple, flavorful, and satisfying!

⏱️ Time:

🔹 Prep Time: 15 minutes

🔹 Cook Time: 40 minutes

🕒 Total Time: 55 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 4–6

🔥 Calories: ~300 kcal per serving

🛒 Ingredients:

◾️ 1 lb ground beef

◾️ 3 potatoes, diced

◾️ 2 carrots, sliced

◾️ 2 celery stalks, chopped

◾️ 1 onion, chopped

◾️ 1 green bell pepper, chopped

◾️ 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes

◾️ 3 cups beef broth

◾️ 1 tsp garlic powder

◾️ 1 tsp paprika

◾️ Salt & pepper, to taste

◾️ Fresh parsley, for garnish (optional)

👨‍🍳 Instructions:

↪️1. 🔥 Brown the Beef

In a large pot, cook the ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain any excess fat.

↪️2. 🧅 Add Aromatics

Stir in onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Cook for 4–5 minutes until slightly softened.

↪️3. 🥕 Mix in Veggies & Spices

Add carrots, potatoes, canned tomatoes, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Stir well.

↪️4. 🥣 Add Broth & Simmer

Pour in the beef broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low.

↪️5. ⏳ Let It Cook

Cover and simmer for 30–40 minutes, or until the vegetables are tender.

↪️6. 🌿 Finish & Serve

Garnish with chopped fresh parsley and serve warm. Perfect with crusty bread!

✅ Tips:

✔️ Add corn or green beans for more texture and color.

✔️ Use ground turkey or chicken for a lighter version.

✔️ Let leftovers sit overnight — it tastes even better the next day!