One-Pot Tomato Basil Beef Stew with Potatoes

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-20 · Updated 2026-04-20

A hearty, comforting stew made with tender beef, tomatoes, and potatoes in a rich tomato-basil broth, all cooked in one pot. This American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 60 minutes, pairs Ground beef, Onion, Carrots for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 400 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb Ground beef
• 1 medium Onion
• 2 Carrots
• 2 medium Potatoes
• 2 Garlic cloves
• 14 oz Canned tomatoes
• 2 cups Beef broth
• 1 tsp Dried basil
• 2 tbsp Olive oil
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1/2 tsp Black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 1 diced medium onion and 2 diced carrots, cooking for 5 minutes until softened.
2. Step 2: Add 1 lb ground beef, breaking it up with a spoon, and cook until browned (5 minutes).
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 minced garlic cloves and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
4. Step 4: Add 2 cups beef broth, 14 oz canned tomatoes (with juice), 2 diced medium potatoes, 1 tsp dried basil, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper.
5. Step 5: Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook on low for 45 minutes until potatoes are tender.