Dd's Hamburger Stew

 

HAMBURGER STEW

 

1 TB olive oil

1 small onion, 1-inch pieces

2 stalks celery, 1-inch pieces

1 small carrot, 1-inch pieces

1 medium Yukon gold potato, 1-inch pieces

¼ c. frozen green beans, thawed*

¾ # ground beef

3 cloves garlic 

2 tsp tomato paste

1 TB soy sauce

2 TB flour 

2 c beef stock

salt, freshly ground black pepper

 

In a stockpot over medium heat sauté onion, celery and carrot in oil until slightly browned.

Add hamburger, garlic and bay leaf stirring until cooked through. Stir in tomato paste, flour and soy sauce. Add potatoes, green beans and stock stirring until thickened. 

Reduce heat; simmer 10-12 minutes until potatoes are cooked through. Remove bay leaves. 

Season as desired. Serve over rice or egg noodles. * Can substitute frozen peas. Serves 4.