Description
Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew is the perfect dish for busy families seeking a warm, hearty meal. This budget-friendly stew combines savory ground beef with tender potatoes, vibrant carrots, and aromatic seasonings, all slow-cooked to perfection. The ease of preparation allows you to simply toss everything into the Crock Pot and let it simmer while you go about your day. Ideal for cozy dinners or meal prep, this comforting one-pot meal guarantees rich flavors that improve over time. Enjoy a bowl of this delightful stew any day of the week and savor the satisfaction it brings.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 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
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons minced garlic
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat and drain excess fat.
- Peel and dice the potatoes; slice the carrots; dice the onion.
- In the Crock Pot, combine browned beef, potatoes, carrots, and onion.
- In a mixing bowl, mix diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and minced garlic.
- Pour the mixture over ingredients in the Crock Pot and stir gently to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours until potatoes are tender.
- Stir before serving hot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Main
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg