Hamburger Stew with Brown Gravy
Description
Simple, budget-friendly, and hearty for cold nights, this hamburger stew has a brown gravy, making it even more appealing.
Ingredients
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4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
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1 medium onion, chopped
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4 cloves garlic, chopped
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2 cups water, or as needed to cover
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salt and ground black pepper to taste
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3 pounds ground beef
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2/3 cup water
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2 (1 1/5 ounce) packages dry brown gravy mix
Directions
1
Place potatoes, onion, and garlic in a large pot. Add enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.
2
While potatoes are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.
3
Add beef to potato mixture; cook stew over medium heat for 15 minutes.
4
Combine water and gravy mix in a small bowl; stir into stew very slowly. Let simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.