Description
Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew is a hearty and satisfying dish that turns humble ingredients into a delicious meal. Combining ground beef, hearty vegetables, and flavorful seasonings, this stew simmers in your slow cooker to create a comforting meal perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings. With minimal prep time, you can simply toss the ingredients in the crock pot and let it do the work. This budget-friendly recipe is versatile—feel free to customize with your favorite veggies or spices to make it your own. Whether served alone or with crusty bread, Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew delivers warmth and satisfaction in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 3 medium russet potatoes
- 4 medium carrots
- 1 medium onion
- 1 can (14 oz) diced tomatoes
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Instructions
- Brown and drain the ground beef in a skillet.
- Add the beef, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and diced onion to the crock pot.
- In a mixing bowl, combine diced tomatoes, beef broth, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and minced garlic. Stir well.
- Pour the mixture over the meat and vegetables in the crock pot.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
- Serve warm with fresh herbs or crusty bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours on low or 4 hours on high
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup (240g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 730mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg