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Hamburger Stew

This hamburger stew is easy to make with tomato soup. It's really more of a soup. You may change it to suit your taste.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine nordic
Servings 7 people
Calories 3462.5 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot or Dutch Oven Essential for sautéing beef and simmering the stew.
  • 1 Chef's knife For efficient chopping of vegetables.
  • 1 Cutting Board For safe and stable vegetable preparation.
  • 1 Wooden Spoon or Spatula For browning beef and stirring the stew.
  • 1 Measuring Cups For accurate liquid measurements.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 pound ground beef
  • 1 1.25 ounce package taco seasoning mix
  • 1 10.5 ounce can condensed tomato soup
  • 3 ¾ cups water
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 4 carrots chopped
  • 3 potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 1 stalk celery chopped
  • 1 15 ounce can pork and beans

Instructions
 

  • Sauté ground beef in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add taco seasoning, condensed soup, water, onion, carrots, potatoes, celery, and beans. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer until the vegetables are tender, about 30 minutes.

Notes

1. Achieving a deep, rich flavor starts with properly browning the ground beef. Ensure it's well-caramelized before adding other ingredients; this creates a flavorful foundation. Deglazing the pot with a splash of water or broth after draining fat will capture all those delicious browned bits.2. Chop all vegetables (carrots, potatoes, onion, celery) to a uniform, bite-sized consistency. This ensures even cooking and a consistent texture throughout the stew.3. Taco seasoning can vary in intensity. Taste the stew before serving and adjust seasoning as needed, perhaps with a pinch more salt, chili powder, or cumin. A squeeze of fresh lime juice or a sprinkle of chopped cilantro at the end can brighten the flavor profile.