Need a warm, hearty meal without dirtying every pot in the kitchen? This microwave hamburger stew is your new lazy-day hero. With just a few ingredients and a microwave-safe dish, you’ll have a cozy bowl of goodness in under 20 minutes. No stovetop? No problem.
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Ingredients for Microwave Hamburger Stew
- Ground beef
- Mixed vegetables (15 oz can)
- V-8 juice (small can, 5.5 oz)
- Minced garlic
- Worcestershire sauce
- Seasoning salt
- Water
How to Make Microwave Hamburger Stew
In a large microwave-safe bowl, crumble the ground beef.
Add minced garlic, seasoning salt, and Worcestershire sauce.
Microwave on high for 3–4 minutes on HIGH, stopping after each minute to break up the meat and stir. Continue cooking this way until fully browned and the meat has reached a temperature of 165 F degrees. Drain any excess grease.
TIP: See more ideas on making ground beef in the microwave here!
Add the can of mixed vegetables (undrained), the V-8 juice, and water to the bowl. Stir everything together.
Cover the bowl loosely again and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes on HIGH. Stir halfway through to make sure it heats evenly.
Let it rest for a minute or two (it’s hot!), then give it a final stir and dig in.
Tips & Suggestions
- Add additional seasonings to your liking, even Sriracha for a spicy kick.
- Serve this over a bed rice of even a baked potato.
- Want it thicker? Add instant mashed potatoes to the mix after it’s done cooking.
Recipes to Pair with Hamburger Stew
More Microwave Meals to Try
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- Microwave Hamburger
- Microwave Chicken Noodle Soup
- Microwave One Bowl Creamy Tomato Soup
- Pasta Fagioli Soup in the Microwave
Hamburger Stew in the Microwave
Ingredients
- 1/2 lb ground beef
- 1/2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon Seasoning salt
- 15 oz can mixed vegetables
- 5.5 0z can V-8 vegetable juice
- 2 cups water
Instructions
In a large microwave-safe bowl, crumble the ground beef.
Add minced garlic, seasoning salt, and Worcestershire sauce.
Microwave on high for 3–4 minutes on HIGH, stopping after each minute to break up the meat and stir. Continue cooking this way until fully browned and the meat has reached a temperature of 165 F degrees. Drain any excess grease.
Add the can of mixed vegetables (undrained), the V-8 juice, and water to the bowl. Stir everything together.
Cover the bowl loosely again and microwave on high for 5-7 minutes on HIGH. Stir halfway through to make sure it heats evenly.
Let it rest for a minute or two (it’s hot!), then give it a final stir and dig in.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
4Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 301Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 1046mgCarbohydrates: 27gFiber: 6gSugar: 17gProtein: 22g
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