Comforting Ground Beef Stew With Leeks Recipe
Prep Time:
15 minutes
Cook Time:
25 minutes
Servings:
8 Servings
Ingredients
  • 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, divided
  • 4 teaspoons kosher salt, divided, plus more, as needed
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 2 pounds ground beef
  • 4 medium leeks, trimmed and ends discard, sliced thinly
  • 1 pound baby potatoes, halved
  • 2 (14 ½-ounce) cans diced tomatoes
  • 1 (32-ounce) carton chicken stock
  • 1 lemon, juiced
Directions
  1. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a pan.
  2. Add 1 teaspoon kosher salt, the thyme, smoked paprika, and black pepper, allowing the spices to bloom for a few minutes.
  3. Add the ground beef and cook, breaking up the pieces, until lightly browned. Add 1 teaspoon salt as the beef cooks.
  4. Set the cooked beef aside in a bowl.
  5. Add the remaining oil, leeks, and 1 teaspoon salt to the same pot. Cook for a few minutes, until soft.
  6. Add the potatoes, tomatoes, ground beef, stock, and the remaining salt.
  7. Bring to a boil, then simmer for 20–30 minutes, until the potatoes are tender.
  8. Add the squeezed lemon juice. Taste and adjust for seasoning.
  9. Serve warm, garnished with grated Parmesan, if desired.