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Hamburger Stew Recipe

This hamburger stew recipe comes together in just 30 minutes and will transport you right back to your childhood. Made with ground beef, elbow macaroni, and a few pantry staples, this is the dinner weeknight dreams are made of!
Course dinner, Entree, Main
Cuisine American
Diet Low Lactose
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Calories 407kcal
Author Jessy Freimann

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 1 pound ground beef I prefer 80/20 so that we don't have to add oil to the pan
  • ½ cup chopped onion
  • 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper to taste
  • ½ teaspoon Italian seasoning to taste
  • 1 cup water start with ½ cup then add more as needed depending on how much gravy you want + some for the slurry
  • 2 Tablespoons flour or more if your slurry doesn't thicken it enough for you
  • 1 cup frozen corn or peas
  • 2 cups Elbow macaroni cooked as per package directions

Instructions

  • Saute hamburger meat over medium high heat until browned, breaking it up with the spoon, about 5-7 minutes.
  • Add onions to the pan and saute until soft about 5 more minutes.
  • season with salt, pepper and Italian seasoning to taste and add water and corn to the pan.
  • Simmer stirring often for 10-15 minutes.
  • In a small bowl, combine flour with a couple tablespoons of cold water to create a slurry.
  • Mix this into the beef mixture and stir, the sauce will thicken.
  • Taste and adjust seasonings accordingly. Serve over elbow macaroni immediately.

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Notes

  • Cook the macaroni while the stew simmers so everything is ready to serve at the same time.
  • Break up the ground beef well while it browns, so it cooks evenly and blends smoothly into the gravy.
  • Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning at the end, since the flavor builds as it simmers.
  • Make the slurry with cold water, not hot, so the flour doesn't clump when it hits the pan. Stir it in gradually, so you can control exactly how thick the gravy gets.
  • Let the stew simmer uncovered if you want the gravy to reduce and thicken further without needing extra flour.
  • Keep the macaroni and the stew separate if you're meal-prepping, so the pasta doesn't get soggy sitting in the gravy.
  • Ingredients to prep ahead- Chop the onion up to a day in advance and store in the fridge.
  • Leftovers and storage- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 407kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 54mg | Sodium: 445mg | Potassium: 414mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 5IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 32mg | Iron: 2mg