Savory Stove-Top Beef and Pepper Stew

Ingredients

- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 1 green bell pepper, diced
- 2 stalks celery, diced
- 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground mustard
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Brown the Beef:
Heat a large skillet or stovetop-safe pot over medium heat. Add the ground beef, breaking it apart with a spatula. Cook until browned, about 5-7 minutes.

2. Sauté the Vegetables:
Add the diced onion, green bell pepper, and celery to the skillet with the beef. Sauté until the vegetables are tender, approximately 5 minutes.

3. Incorporate Aromatics:
Stir in the minced garlic, cooking for 1 minute until fragrant.

4. Combine Tomato Base:
Pour in the tomato sauce and add the tomato paste. Stir the mixture until well combined.

5. Add Seasonings and Simmer:
Add Worcestershire sauce, brown sugar, ground mustard, and crushed red pepper flakes. Stir thoroughly to blend all ingredients.

6. Simmer to Perfection:
Reduce heat to low, cover, and allow the stew to simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

7. Serve and Enjoy:
Remove from heat and serve warm. This dish pairs well with rice, pasta, or bread.

Preparation & Cooking Times

- Preparation: PT10M
10 minutes
- Cooking: PT30M
30 minutes

Total Time

- PT40M
40 minutes

Type of Dish

- Dinner

Keywords

- Ground Beef Stew
- Bell Pepper Recipe
- Stove Top Dinner
- Savory Beef Dish
- Easy Beef Stew
- Quick Dinner Recipe
- Comfort Food
- Hearty Meal
- One-Pot Dish
- Family Dinner Idea

Recipe Yield

- Feeds 4 adults

Calories

- Total: 1020 calories

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