Hamburger Stew with Brown Gravy

Simple, budget-friendly, and hearty for cold nights, this hamburger stew has a brown gravy, making it even more appealing.

• Preparation Time: 15 mins
• Cooking Time: 55 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 286 Calories

Ingredients

• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, chopped
• 2 cups water, or as needed to cover
• 3 pounds ground beef
• 4 medium potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 2 (1.2 ounce) packages dry brown gravy mix
• 0.66666668653488 cup water

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

While potatoes are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Drain and discard grease.

Step 2

Place potatoes, onion, and garlic in a large pot. Add enough water to cover. Season with salt and pepper and bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until potatoes are tender, 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 3

Add beef to potato mixture; cook stew over medium heat for 15 minutes.

Step 4

Combine water and gravy mix in a small bowl; stir into stew very slowly. Let simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. Taste and adjust salt and pepper.