One Pot Ground Beef and Potatoes

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One Pot Ground Beef and Potatoes

A hearty, comforting stovetop stew featuring ground beef, tender potatoes, and a rich flavor-infused gravy. A complete family meal made in a single pot in under 45 minutes!

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Difficulty: Easy

Servings: servings

Calories: 545kcal

Author: Nora from Savory Nothings

Ingredients

1 tablespoon oil
1 pound ground beef
1 onion chopped
2 red bell peppers diced
2 cloves garlic minced
4 tablespoons tomato paste
2 teaspoons ground paprika
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups beef broth
2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar OR Worcestershire sauce
1.5 pounds potatoes peeled and diced
1-2 tablespoons cornstarch use less for a brothier dish
1 cup frozen peas

Instructions

Brown beef: 
Heat a large pot over medium-high heat. Once hot, add the oil and brown the beef until crumbled.
1 tablespoon oil, 1 pound ground beef
Add vegetables: 
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion, bell pepper and garlic, and sauté for 2 more minutes.
1 onion, 2 red bell peppers, 2 cloves garlic
Assemble gravy base: 
Stir in tomato paste, ground paprika, smoked paprika and garlic powder until fragrant. Then, stir in the beef broth and balsamic vinegar.
4 tablespoons tomato paste, 2 teaspoons ground paprika, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon garlic powder, 2 cups beef broth, 2 teaspoons balsamic vinegar
Simmer: 
Add the potatoes and reduce the heat to a good simmer. Cover and simmer for 20-30 minutes.
1.5 pounds potatoes
Finish: 
Whisk the cornstarch with a small amount of cold water, then stir into the stew. Add the peas and simmer for another 8-10 minutes, until the potatoes are tender. Serve immediately with crusty bread.
1-2 tablespoons cornstarch, 1 cup frozen peas

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