Beef Chowder
A hearty and satisfying chowder made with ground beef, a mix of vegetables, and a creamy tomato base. It's a simple one-pot meal that comes together quickly and is perfect for a weeknight dinner.
An original recipe by Forkin
- Total time
- 55 min
- Serves
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Per serving
- 482 kcal
Allergen information: may contain celery and milk. Always check ingredient packaging if you have an allergy.
Mise en place
Ingredients
Converted for display; the recipe amounts stay equivalent.
Ingredients
- 1 tbspvegetable oil
- 700 gground beef
- 1 pcsyellow onion, chopped
- 2 pcscelery, chopped
- 1 pcsgreen bell pepper, chopped
- 600 gcanned cream of celery soup
- 800 gcanned diced tomato, undrained
- 400 gcanned corn, drained
- 1 tspsalt
- 0.5 tspblack pepper, ground
garnish
- 2 tbspfresh parsley, chopped(optional)
Equipment
large pot · wooden spoon · knife · cutting board
The method
Step by step
- 1
Heat the vegetable oil in a large pot or Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
About 1 min
- 2
Add the ground beef and cook for about 5-7 minutes, breaking it apart with a spoon, until browned.
About 7 min
- 3
Add the chopped onion, celery, and green bell pepper. Cook for 5 minutes, stirring, until the vegetables begin to soften.
About 5 min
- 4
Carefully drain any excess fat from the pot.
About 1 min
Cook’s note: Tilt the pot and use a large spoon to scoop out the rendered fat.
- 5
Stir in the cream of celery soup, undrained diced tomatoes, drained corn, salt, and black pepper until well combined.
About 2 min
- 6
Bring the chowder to a simmer, then reduce the heat to low.
About 3 min
- 7
Cover the pot and let it simmer for 20 minutes, stirring once or twice to prevent sticking.
About 20 min
Cook’s note: A lower, gentle simmer develops the flavor without scorching the bottom.
- 8
Ladle the chowder into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley before serving.
About 1 min
Per serving
Nutrition
- Calories
- 482.1kcal
- Protein
- 24.6g
- Carbs
- 26.3g
- Fat
- 31.2g
- Fibre
- 4.5g
- Sugar
- 10.4g
Estimated from the recipe’s ingredient quantities. Values can vary with brands and substitutions.
Keep it good
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Reheat gently on the stovetop or in the microwave until hot throughout.
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