One-Pot Ground Beef Stew
A rich and savory ground beef stew made in one pot with tender vegetables and a thick gravy. Quick, hearty, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Equipment
- Large pot or Dutch oven
- - Wooden spoon or spatula
- - Cutting board & knife
- - Small mixing bowl
- Ladle
Ingredients
- **For the Stew**
- - 1 tbsp olive oil
- - 1 lb ground beef 80/20 preferred
- - 2 large carrots chopped
- - 2 celery stalks chopped
- - 1 large onion diced
- - 1 tbsp garlic minced
- - 2 sprigs fresh thyme or 1 tsp dried
- - 1 bay leaf
- - ½ lb potatoes cubed
- - 2 ½ cups beef stock
- - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- - Salt and pepper to taste
- - 1 packet brown gravy mix
- **For Thickening**
- - 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- - ½ cup water
Instructions
- Brown ground beef in a large pot, drain, and set aside.
- In same pot, heat oil and sauté carrots, celery, and onion for 8–10 minutes.
- Add garlic, thyme, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. Cook until fragrant.
- Stir in potatoes, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and beef. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 25–30 minutes.
- Stir in gravy mix. Whisk flour and water into slurry, add, and simmer until thickened.
- Remove bay leaf and thyme. Taste and serve.
Notes
- Add peas or corn at the end for extra veggies
- For a gluten-free version, use cornstarch instead of flour
- For a gluten-free version, use cornstarch instead of flour