hamburger-stew

Winter Best Food

Hamburger Stew

Complete with hamburger bun croutons, this stew brings comfort to your dinner table.

Ingredients

Stew:

  • 1 1/4 lb. ground chuck
  • 1 1/2 tsp. dry mustard
  • 1/2 tsp. dried oregano
  • 1 1/2 tsp. kosher salt, divided
  • 1 cup chopped yellow onion (from 1 small onion)
  • 4 medium-size garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1 1/2 Tbsp.)
  • 1 Tbsp. tomato paste
  • 2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 2 Tbsp. ketchup
  • 12 oz. baby red potatoes, quartered
  • 2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (corn, carrots, and green beans)

Croutons:

  • 2 (1 1/2-oz.) hamburger buns, cut into 3/4-in. pieces
  • 1 Tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. kosher salt

Directions

  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. 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. 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. Return beef to pan:

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

  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. 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.