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savory beef and tomatoes

Ground Beef Tomato Stew

Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Main
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Large pot
  • 1 Wooden spoon
  • 1 Cutting board
  • 1 sharp knife
  • 1 measuring cup
  • 1 measuring spoon set

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 2 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 2 clove garlic minced
  • 1 red bell pepper diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14.5 ounces
  • 2 tablespoon tomato paste
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon dried basil
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 1 cup frozen peas

Instructions
 

  • Heat olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
  • Add the chopped onion and minced garlic, sauté until the onion is translucent.
  • Stir in the ground beef, cooking until browned.
  • Add the diced red bell pepper, cooking for another 2 minutes.
  • Mix in the diced tomatoes and tomato paste.
  • Pour in the beef broth and stir to combine.
  • Add oregano, basil, salt, and pepper to taste.
  • Stir in Worcestershire sauce.
  • Add the diced potatoes, cover, and let simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Stir in the frozen peas, cooking for another 5 minutes.
  • Remove from heat and let the stew rest for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, allow the flavors to meld by preparing the stew a day in advance and refrigerating it; this deepens the flavor profile when reheated. Additionally, adjust the seasoning after the stew has simmered to ensure the flavors are balanced, especially if using low-sodium broth.
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