Crock Pot Poor Man's Stew
This Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew recipe is easy to make, with ground beef, veggies, and savory seasonings simmering to perfection in your slow cooker. It's a comfort food classic that's perfect for busy weeknights and is made with budget-friendly ingredients.
Ingredients
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion (diced)
- 3 tsp garlic (minced)
- 3½ cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 5 carrots (cut into bite size pieces)
- 1 lb russet potatoes (washed, skinned and cut into bite-size pieces)
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
- ¼ cups cold water
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- In a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook ground beef until completely brown. It takes about 6-7 minutes. Drain and add to a 6-quart crock pot.
- Add onion, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, black pepper, salt, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Cover and cook on low for 8 to 9 hours or high for 4 to 5 hours.
- Whisk the cold water and cornstarch together until there are no lumps. Pour into the stew and mix. Continue to cook for 10 minutes or until the sauce begins to thicken.
- Remove bay leaves before serving and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 506kcalCarbohydrates: 26gProtein: 31gFat: 31gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 2gCholesterol: 107mgSodium: 1276mgPotassium: 1149mgFiber: 3gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 485IUVitamin C: 13mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 5mg
*Nutrition information is an estimate. It may vary based on ingredients, brands, and changes in cooking methods listed in the recipe. If you need exact ingredient numbers, I recommend calculating them with your preferred nutrition calculator.
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