Hearty American Ground Beef & Root Vegetable Stew

Hearty American Ground Beef & Root Vegetable Stew ingredients

• 1.5 lbs Lean ground beef
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 4 cloves Garlic
• 3 medium Carrots
• 3 large Russet potatoes
• 4 cups Low sodium beef broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) Canned diced tomatoes
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp Dried thyme
• 1/2 tsp Dried rosemary
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper
• 1 cup Frozen corn
• 8 oz (Optional) Cremini mushrooms
• 2 tbsp (Optional) All-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp Fresh parsley

How to make Hearty American Ground Beef & Root Vegetable Stew

1. Heat the olive oil in a large Dutch oven or heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking it apart with a spoon, until it is fully browned and no pink remains. Drain off any excess fat from the pot.
2. Add the chopped onion to the pot and sauté for 5-7 minutes until it is softened and translucent. If you are using them, add the sliced mushrooms at this point and cook for another 3-5 minutes until they soften and release their moisture.
3. Stir in the minced garlic, diced carrots, dried thyme, and crushed dried rosemary. Cook for 2 minutes, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant. If you desire a thicker stew, sprinkle 2 tablespoons of all-purpose flour over the mixture and cook for 1 minute, stirring well to combine.
4. Pour in the 4 cups of beef broth, the 14.5 oz can of undrained diced tomatoes, and the 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce. Stir everything together, making sure to scrape any browned bits from the bottom of the pot to incorporate all the flavor.
5. Add the diced potatoes to the pot. Bring the stew to a boil, then reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer for 20-25 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender when pierced with a fork.
6. Stir in the 1 cup of frozen corn and continue to simmer, uncovered, for another 5-7 minutes. This allows the corn to heat through and gives the stew a chance to thicken slightly to your desired consistency.
7. Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with additional salt and black pepper as needed to suit your taste.
8. Ladle the hot stew into bowls. Garnish with fresh chopped parsley before serving for a touch of freshness. This hearty stew is delicious on its own or with a side of crusty bread.

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