Hamburger Stew with Croutons
ACTIVE 30 MIN.
TOTAL 50 MIN.
SERVES 6
Enjoy burger night in a bowl, topped off with crunchy hamburger-bun croutons.
1¼ lb. ground chuck1½ tsp. dry mustard½ tsp. dried oregano1¾ tsp. kosher salt, divided1 cup chopped yellow onion (from 1 small onion)4 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped (about 1½ Tbsp.)1 Tbsp. tomato paste2 Tbsp. all-purpose flour4 cups beef broth1 (14.5-oz.) can diced tomatoes, undrained2 Tbsp. ketchup12 oz. baby red potatoes, quartered2 cups frozen mixed vegetables (carrots, corn, lima beans, peas, and green beans)2 (1½-oz.) hamburger buns, cut into ¾-inch pieces1 Tbsp. olive oil
1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Heat a large Dutch oven over medium-high. Add ground chuck, mustard, oregano, and 1 teaspoon of the salt. Cook, stirring occasionally, until crumbled and browned, about 8 minutes.…