Hearty Beef & Potato Stew 🥔🥩🍅✨

A rich, slow-simmered stew with ground beef, potatoes, onions, and tomatoes. Perfect for cozy dinners and family gatherings.

Ingredients 🛒

• 2 pounds ground beef (80–85% lean)
• 4 cups peeled and diced russet potatoes (about 3–4 medium)
• 2 cups diced yellow onion (about 2 medium)
• 2 cans (28 oz each) crushed or diced tomatoes with juice
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• Salt & black pepper, to taste
• Optional garnish: chopped parsley

Instructions 👩‍🍳

1. Brown beef: In a large skillet, cook ground beef over medium heat until browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Sauté aromatics: Add onions and garlic. Cook until softened.
3. Combine: Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker or large pot. Add potatoes, tomatoes, broth, paprika, thyme, salt, and pepper.
4. Simmer: Cook on low heat for 6–7 hours (slow cooker) or simmer on stovetop for 1–1½ hours until potatoes are tender and flavors meld.
5. Serve: Garnish with parsley. Enjoy hot with crusty bread.

Tips 🌟

• Extra hearty: Add carrots or celery for more texture.
• Variation: Swap ground beef for ground turkey or chicken.
• Serving idea: Top with shredded cheese or sour cream for richness.

Details

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 1–7 hours (depending on method)
• Total Time: ~1½ hours (stovetop) or ~7 hours (slow cooker)
• Servings: 6–8 bowls

Caption & Engagement

Caption: “Hearty Beef & Potato Stew—comfort in every spoonful 🥔🥩🍅✨”

• Comment prompt: “Would you add carrots or keep it classic?”
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