Weather-Ready Hearty Stew

By AislePrompt Test Kitchen · Reviewed by AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-04 · Updated 2026-04-04

A thick, comforting stew with tender beef, root vegetables, and rich tomato base, perfect for any weather condition. This american-inspired soups ready in about 45 minutes pairs Ground beef, Olive oil, diced Yellow onion for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 380 calories and feeds 2, 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

• 1/2 lb Ground beef
• 1 tbsp Olive oil
• 1/2 cup, diced Yellow onion
• 1/2 cup, diced Carrot
• 1/2 cup, diced Potato
• 2 tbsp Tomato paste
• 1 1/2 cups Beef broth
• 1/2 cup Diced tomatoes
• 1/2 tsp Dried thyme
• 1 Bay leaf
• 1/4 tsp Salt
• 1/8 tsp Black pepper

Instructions

1. Step 1: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium-high heat, add 1/2 lb ground beef and cook until browned and crumbled (5-6 minutes), breaking up with a spoon, then drain excess fat.
2. Step 2: Add 1/2 cup diced onion, 1/2 cup diced carrot, and 1/2 cup diced potato to the pot, stirring to coat; cook for 3 minutes until vegetables soften slightly.
3. Step 3: Stir in 2 tbsp tomato paste, 1 1/2 cups beef broth, 1/2 cup diced tomatoes, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, 1 bay leaf, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/8 tsp black pepper; bring to a simmer, cover, reduce heat to low, and cook for 30 minutes until vegetables are tender.