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Ground Beef Stew

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  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 45 min
  • Ingredients 14
  • Servings 5
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Looking for a hearty dinner? Then check out this delicious ground beef stew that’s ready in 45 minutes.
Updated Aug 27, 2010
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Ingredients

  • 1 lb. ground beef
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 3 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
  • 2 medium potatoes, cut into 3/4-inch chunks
  • 1 medium onion, cut into 8 wedges
  • 1 (14 1/2-oz.) can ready-to-serve beef broth
  • 1 medium zucchini, sliced
  • 1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1 (6-oz.) jar sliced mushrooms, drained
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme leaves
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Make With
Progresso Broth

Steps

  •  
    1
    In Dutch oven or large saucepan, combine ground beef, salt and pepper; cook over medium-high heat until beef is browned and thoroughly cooked. Drain.
  •  
    2
    Add carrots, potatoes, onion and broth. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer 15 to 20 minutes or until vegetables are almost tender.
  •  
    3
    Stir in zucchini, tomatoes, mushrooms, thyme and Worcestershire sauce. Cook 5 to 10 minutes or until zucchini is tender.
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    4
    In small jar with tight-fitting lid, combine water and flour; shake well to blend. Gradually add to stew, stirring constantly; cook and stir until bubbly and thickened.

Tips from the Pillsbury Kitchens

  • tip 1
    Using ground beef instead of beef chunks speeds prep time and makes this an economical family meal.
  • tip 2
    Unless you plan to use ground beff within a day of purchase, form it into patties for easy freezer storage and retrieval. Use your hand or one of several patty-making devices available in housewares departments, home plastics parties or the supermarket's kitchen equipment aisle. Handle the meat gently and as little as possible to keep the texture tender. If you wish, blend in seasonings before forming into patties. Keep the size of the patties uniform: 1/4 pound is convenient. Wrap each patty individually in plastic wrap (for later defrosting in the microwave), then package all into a resealable plastic freezer bag. The plastic bag serves as an extra defense against freezer burn and helps prevent stray patties from getting "lost" at the back of the freezer.

Nutrition Information

310 Calories, 13g Total Fat, 20g Protein, 28g Total Carbohydrate, 7g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 1/2 Cups
Calories
310
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
13g
20%
Saturated Fat
5g
25%
Cholesterol
55mg
18%
Sodium
920mg
38%
Total Carbohydrate
28g
9%
Dietary Fiber
5g
20%
Sugars
7g
Protein
20g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
260%
260%
Vitamin C
30%
30%
Calcium
6%
6%
Iron
20%
20%
Exchanges:
1 1/2 Starch; 1 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 1 Vegetable; 1/2 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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