Root Vegetable and Ground Beef Stew

Name: Root Vegetable and Ground Beef Stew
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1.2 lbs ground beef; 2 medium, diced carrots; 2 medium, diced parsnips; 2 stalks, diced celery; 3 cloves, minced garlic; 2 tbsp tomato paste; 2 cups beef broth; 1 tsp thyme; 1/2 tsp rosemary; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 1 tbsp olive oil

A hearty stew featuring tender root vegetables simmered with ground beef and aromatic herbs for a nourishing meal.

Cuisine: American

Category: Beef

Prep: 20 minutes. Cook: 35 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1.2 lbs ground beef
2 medium, diced carrots
2 medium, diced parsnips
2 stalks, diced celery
3 cloves, minced garlic
2 tbsp tomato paste
2 cups beef broth
1 tsp thyme
1/2 tsp rosemary
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil

Instructions

Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat. Add 1.2 lbs ground beef and cook for 5-7 minutes, breaking into small crumbles until no longer pink.
Step 2: Add 2 diced medium carrots, 2 diced medium parsnips, and 2 diced celery stalks, then cook for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Step 3: Stir in 3 minced garlic cloves and 2 tbsp tomato paste, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 4: Add 2 cups beef broth, 1 tsp thyme, 1/2 tsp rosemary, 1/2 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp black pepper. Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25-30 minutes until vegetables are tender.