Hamburger Stew

This is a dish that my Granny and Mom would make when it was really cold outside.  It sticks to your ribs.  It is so good with a slice of bread and butter and a big glass of milk.  Yummy, I’m making my self hunger!

It is so easy to make, however, it will take a while to cook down (2-4 hours) to be nice and thick.  Everyone that has tried it loves it!  They have commented that not only is it so good, but said it is a great base and can be taken in so many different directions.  You can eat it thick or thin.  I like it thick as shown below, maybe a little thinner, great news, you just add more water, which I do when re-heating.

3 lbs   Ground Beef, I buy the 80/20 mixture has it has more flavor then I drain off the fat.

3 lbs   Russet Potatoes, peeled and cut in to chunks

Bottom line it is equal parts of potatoes and ground beef!  I like to make a big batch, cause I love leftovers for another dinner or lunch.

           Garlic salt, to taste

           Salt, to taste

           Black Pepper, to taste (I like a lot, cause I like it spicy)

           You can always add more seasoning later, it’s up to you!

Brown and drain hamburger, add potatoes, sprinkle garlic salt, salt and pepper to taste (careful with the salts you can add more later). 

Cover with water about 2 inches above the potatoes.  Bring to a boil then turn down and let simmer until you get the thickness you want.  Cover with the lid on crooked so that the steam can evaporate.  Stir it periodically. 

***Here’s a tip to thicken it up quick, take a potato masher or a big spoon and mash some of the potatoes against the side of the pan.

About 2 - 4 hours.  Serves 6-8

Hope you like it!