One-Pan Beef & Veggie Stew
This cozy one-pan beef and veggie dish is packed with protein and vegetables, kid-friendly, gluten-free and dairy-free — perfect for busy weeknights or cozy dinners. It’s flavorful, simple to make, and the leftovers taste even better. (Full recipe + tips below.)
Why you’ll love it
– One-pan comfort: less cleanup, big flavor.
– Family friendly: picky-eater approved.
– Allergy friendly: gluten-free & dairy-free.
– Make ahead: fridge 4 days, freeze up to 3 months for best quality.
Ingredients
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Extra virgin olive oil: 1 tablespoon
Ground beef (90% or 85% lean): 1 lb, 450 g
One large russet potato (10 oz) : cut into 1/2 inch pieces
One small yellow onion, diced
Garlic : 4 cloves, roughly chopped
Bell pepper, diced
One large Carrot, coarsely grated
Tomato paste: 2 tablespoons
Chicken stock: 2 cups, 500 ml
Chili powder and Cumin: 2 teaspoons of EACH one
Oregano : 1 tsp
Cinnamon : 1/2 tsp
Sea Salt : 1 tsp
Cilantro & jalapeño to garnish
Quick steps
1. Sauté onion, garlic, peppers → brown beef.
2. Add spices, tomato paste → caramelize.
3. Stir in stock & diced potatoes → simmer until tender (~20 min).
4. Garnish with cilantro + sliced jalapeño. Serve over rice or warm tortillas.
🕰️ Timestamps / Instructions 🍽️
0:00 Prepping the veggies
1:24 Heat olive oil over medium high heat and when it starts shimmering add the ground beef and vegetables, cook for 8 -10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the onion has softened and the beef has browned
3:08 Add spices and tomato paste, cook for a minute or two, until the tomato paste caramelizes
4:04 Add chicken stock and potatoes, tuck the potatoes in the liquid, bring to a gentle simmer and reduce the heat to medium-low, cook for about 20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce has thickened and then potatoes are tender
5:39 Garnish with fresh cilantro and jalapeño slices, Serve over fluffy rice or warm tortillas and ENJOY 😉
Pro tips 👩🍳
• Use russet potatoes — they get fluffy and soak up flavor. If you don’t have russets, any potato will do.
• Add peas, corn, or diced zucchini to boost veg volume.
• Swap ground turkey or chicken if you prefer.
• Leftovers: fridge 4 days; freeze up to 3 months (best quality).
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