Description
Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew is the ultimate comfort food that combines budget-friendly ingredients into a hearty, flavorful dish. This slow cooker recipe features tender ground beef, fresh vegetables, and aromatic seasonings, making it perfect for family dinners or meal prep. The hands-off cooking method allows you to enjoy the delightful aromas wafting through your home while the stew simmers to perfection. Serve it on chilly nights or at gatherings, and watch as everyone asks for seconds of this satisfying stew.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef (browned and drained)
- 3 medium russet potatoes (peeled and diced)
- 4 medium carrots (peeled and sliced)
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14 oz)
- 2 cups beef broth
- Salt
- Pepper
- Italian seasoning
- Onion powder
- Minced garlic
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully cooked; drain excess fat.
- In your crock pot, add browned beef, diced potatoes, carrot slices, and diced onion.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes with juice, beef broth, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and minced garlic; stir well.
- Pour the broth mixture over the ingredients in the crock pot; ensure everything is well coated.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Serve warm in bowls and enjoy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 80mg