In a medium-sized saucepan over medium to high heat, bring water to a boil.
Add potatoes and carrots and parboil for 5 minutes or until slightly tender.
Drain in colander and set aside.
In a large stock pot or Dutch oven, heat oil over medium to high heat.
Add onions, leek and celery.
Cook about five minutes, until veggies are tender.
Add garlic and cook an additional two minutes until garlic is fragrant.
Add ground beef and continue cooking until beef is no longer pink.
Use a hamburger chopper to break the meat up into tiny pieces.
Stir in flour until completely incorporated.
Slowly add beef stock, about ¼ cup at a time stirring until all the stock is added.
Add tomato sauce and seasonings.
Stir in drained potatoes and carrots.
Check seasoning and increase if necessary.
Remove from heat.
Pour mixture into a well-greased 9x13” glass baking dish.
Top with Herb Biscuits.
Sprinkle biscuits with salt, pepper and fresh thyme.
Bake at 350° for 45-60 minutes or until mixture is bubbly and biscuits are golden brown.