CAJUN HAMBURGER STEW

Cajun Hamburger Stew image

Provided by barbara lentz

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 20

2 Tbsp vegetable oil
1 large onion diced
6 clove garlic minced
6 c beef broth
3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
2 medium carrot peeled and diced
1 Tbsp sweet paprika
2 sprig(s) rosemary
2 bay leaves
1 lb hamburger
2 tsp celery salt
28 oz can crushed tomatoes
6 oz can tomato paste
1 Tbsp cajun seasoning
1/4 c brown sugar
2 Tbsp worcestershire sauce
1 1/2 c frozen okra
1/2 c frozen peas
1/4 c fresh parsley finely chopped
salt and pepper to taste

Steps:

1. Place oil in a large pot over med. high heat. Once hot add onion and garlic. Cook until onions are softened. Add the beef broth and bring to a boil. Add the potatoes, carrots, paprika, rosemary sprig and bay leaves. Reduce heat to medium and cook until potatoes are tender.
2. Meanwhile in a skillet cook hamburger seasoned with celery salt until no longer pink. Drain and set aside.
3. Once the potatoes and carrots are fork tender remove the rosemary sprigs and bay leaves and discard. Add the hamburger to the stew. Stir in the crushed tomatoes and tomato paste. Stir until well combined.
4. Add the Cajun seasoning, brown sugar and Worcestershire sauce. Bring to a simmer. Add the okra and peas. Cook until 5 minutes. Stir in the parsley.
5. Taste and adjust for salt and pepper