Ingredients
Scale
Gathering these ingredients feels like assembling a cast of characters for a play, each bringing its own magic to the stage. Here’s what you’ll need:
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 large onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 cups mixed vegetables (carrots, peas, corn)
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
If you’re feeling adventurous, swap the beef for turkey or add a splash of red wine for depth. My mum always said cooking was like painting — every stroke could change the story.
Instructions
The steps to this dish are like a well-loved path through the woods — familiar and comforting. Follow these to craft your own culinary memory:
- Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the diced onion and garlic, sautéing until they become translucent and fragrant, about 3-4 minutes.
- Add the ground beef, cooking until browned. It’s here that I’d often hear my mum reminding me to stir so nothing sticks to the pan.
- Transfer the beef mixture to the crock pot. Stir in the diced tomatoes, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours. The slow simmer allows flavors to deepen, much like letting a good story unfold.
- In the last hour of cooking, add the mixed vegetables and stir well.
Once done, the dish should be a tapestry of flavors, just waiting to be savored.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
