Hearty Classic Ground Beef and Vegetable Soup

Hearty Classic Ground Beef and Vegetable Soup (or Stew)

This recipe is for a thick, comforting, and incredibly flavorful soup or stew, packed with ground beef, potatoes, and a medley of colorful vegetables. It’s the perfect one-pot meal for a chilly evening and is sure to become a family favorite!

📝 Ingredients

For the Base:

• 1.5 lbs ground beef (80/20 preferred for flavor)

• 1 large yellow onion, diced

• 2 cloves garlic, minced

• 1 Tbsp olive oil or vegetable oil

• 6 cups beef broth (low sodium)

• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes, undrained

• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce

• 2 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce

For the Vegetables:

• 4-5 medium potatoes (Yukon Gold or Russet), peeled and diced into 1-inch pieces

• 1 cup carrots, sliced or diced (optional, but recommended)

• 1 cup frozen cut green beans

• 1 cup frozen corn

• 1 cup frozen peas

Seasoning:

• 1 tsp dried thyme

• 1 tsp dried oregano

• 1/2 tsp black pepper

• 1 Tbsp salt (adjust to taste)

• 1 bay leaf