Description
A delicious and hearty ground beef stew with a mix of vegetables and warm spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 cup finely diced yellow onion (1 onion)
- 1 cup finely diced carrot (2–3 large carrots)
- 1 cup finely diced green bell pepper (1 green pepper)
- 1 pound lean ground beef (93/7, or use ground turkey)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups diced baby gold potatoes (see note 1)
- 1 tablespoon finely diced jalapeño (add to taste)
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon beef bouillon powder
- 1–1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1–1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 1–1/2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 (14 ounce) can fire-roasted crushed tomatoes (or diced tomatoes)
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 bay leaf
Instructions
- Heat a large pan over medium-high heat. Add oil, onion, carrot, pepper, and a small pinch of salt and pepper. Sauté, stirring often, until veggies start to soften, about 8 minutes.
- Push veggies to the sides and add beef in the center. Season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp pepper. Cook, breaking up the meat, until mostly browned.
- Add tomato paste, diced potatoes, jalapeño, garlic, and all seasonings. Continue to cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, for 5 minutes.
- Lower heat to low. Pour in undrained tomatoes, chicken broth, and add the bay leaf. Scrape the bottom to release any browned bits. Press potatoes under the liquid, cover with a lid, and simmer for 10 minutes.
- Remove lid, stir, and increase heat to medium. Cook uncovered for another 10 minutes, or until potatoes are fork-tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (see note 3). Remove bay leaf. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
- Serve hot with flour tortillas and/or rice. Add lime wedges and fresh cilantro if desired.
Notes
- Note 1: Use red or yellow baby gold potatoes for a buttery taste.
- Note 2: Serve with tortilla chips or fresh bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Stew
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 20 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 30 grams
- Fiber: 5 grams
- Protein: 25 grams
- Cholesterol: 70 mg