Ground Beef and Vegetable Stew
Description
This rich and hearty ground beef and vegetable stew with potatoes, carrots, and green beans is perfect for a family dinner on a cold winter night.
Ingredients
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1 pound ground beef
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1 small onion, finely chopped
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1 clove garlic, finely chopped
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4 cups water
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1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
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2 tablespoons beef base
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper
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1/2 teaspoon celery salt
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1/4 teaspoon ground marjoram
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5 large carrots, cut into rounds
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4 medium potatoes, peeled and cubed
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1 cup green beans, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces
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3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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2 tablespoons water, or more as needed
Directions
1
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until beef is browned and crumbly and onion is translucent, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
2
Stir in 4 cups water, tomato sauce, beef base, Worcestershire sauce, pepper, celery salt, and marjoram; bring to a simmer. Add carrots and continue to simmer until tender, about 35 minutes. Add potatoes and green beans, simmer until tender, about 15 minutes.
3
Mix flour and 2 tablespoons water together in a small bowl until no lumps remain; add more water if necessary. Stir mixture into stew; simmer until stew has thickened, 5 to 10 minutes.