Old-Fashioned Hamburger Stew

Recipe View 5 mins Heat olive oil in a large, heavy-bottomed pot or Dutch oven over medium heat. Add ground beef and diced onion. Cook, breaking up the beef with a spoon, until the beef is browned and the onion is softened and translucent (approximately 5 minutes).

Recipe View 0 mins Add diced potatoes, tomato puree, fire-roasted diced tomatoes, 12 cups of water, Italian seasoning, beef bouillon granules, cooking sherry, minced garlic, Sriracha sauce, Worcestershire sauce, ground black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, red pepper flakes, dried rosemary, salt, and bay leaves to the pot. Stir well to combine. Bring the mixture to a rolling boil.

Recipe View 3 mins In a separate small bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour and the remaining 1 1/2 cups of water until a smooth slurry is formed. Gradually pour the flour mixture into the boiling stew, stirring constantly to prevent lumps from forming. Continue to boil for about 3 minutes, stirring frequently, until the stew begins to thicken.

Recipe View 20 mins Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot, and simmer gently, stirring occasionally, until the potatoes are tender and cooked through, approximately 20 minutes.

Recipe View 5 mins Stir in frozen mixed vegetables and continue to simmer for another 5-10 minutes, or until the vegetables are heated through and tender-crisp. Remove bay leaves before serving.