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Quick and Easy Ground Beef Stew

I thought about calling this Poor Man's Stew, but honestly, our Quick and Easy Ground Beef Stew is great for even the Queen of England on a cold night!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: 100 + BEST Easy Beef Recipes for Dinner
Keyword: crock pot, crockpot, dinner, ground beef, main dish, slow cooker, soup, stew
Servings: 8
Author: Sweet Basil

Ingredients

  • 2 Tablespoons Butter
  • 1 Onion Yellow, minced
  • 2 Cloves Garlic minced
  • 1 Bell Pepper Red, minced
  • 1 1/2 Cups Carrots Sliced, or more to taste
  • 1 1/2 Pounds Ground Beef 1 Pound is fine for a less meaty stew
  • 6 Potatoes Yukon Gold, chopped
  • 1 Can Soup Golden Mushroom
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste
  • 15 Ounce Tomato Sauce
  • 1 Cup Water
  • 1 teaspoon Beef bouillon Better Than Beef Bouillon
  • 3/4  teaspoon Salt or to taste
  • 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
  • 1 Sprig Rosemary
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Instructions

Stove Top Recipe

  • In a pot over medium heat, add the butter and as it begins to melt, add the onion and garlic, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
    2 Tablespoons Butter, 1 Onion, 2 Cloves Garlic
  • Add the bell pepper and carrots and stir again, cooking for another 2 minutes.
    1 Bell Pepper, 1 1/2 Cups Carrots
  • Add the ground beef, and using a meat chopper, (which you absolutely must buy because it's amazing) break up the meat while it is cooking.
    1 1/2 Pounds Ground Beef
  • Once the meat is browned, add all remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
    6 Potatoes, 1 Can Soup, 1 1/2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste, 15 Ounce Tomato Sauce, 1 Cup Water, 1 teaspoon Beef bouillon, 3/4  teaspoon Salt , 1 Sprig Rosemary, 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream
  • Allow the stew to cook on medium low for 1 hour.
  • Remove the rosemary and serve.

Instant Pot Recipe

  • Start the instant pot on Saute mode, add the butter and as it begins to melt, add the onion and garlic, stirring occasionally for 2 minutes.
    2 Tablespoons Butter, 1 Onion, 2 Cloves Garlic
  • Add the bell pepper and carrots and stir again, cooking for another 2 minutes.
    1 Bell Pepper, 1 1/2 Cups Carrots
  • Add the ground beef, and using a meat chopper, (which you absolutely must buy because it's amazing) break up the meat while it is cooking.
    1 1/2 Pounds Ground Beef
  • Once the meat is browned, add all remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
    6 Potatoes, 1 Can Soup, 1 1/2 Tablespoons Tomato Paste, 15 Ounce Tomato Sauce, 1 Cup Water, 1 teaspoon Beef bouillon, 3/4  teaspoon Salt , 1/4 Cup Heavy Cream, 1 Sprig Rosemary
  • Turn the instant pot off. Now turn it on to stew or manual high pressure for 15 minutes.
  • Turn the valve to seal.
  • Allow a natural release for 5-10 minutes.
  • Remove the rosemary and serve.

Notes

Beef stew will keep for 3-4 days, covered, in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 334kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 826mg | Potassium: 746mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 5102IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 56mg | Iron: 2mg