Description
Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew is a hearty and comforting slow-cooked dish featuring ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and green beans simmered in a flavorful broth with herbs and spices. This easy-to-make stew requires minimal prep and is perfect for a filling family meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Meat
- 1 lb ground beef
Vegetables
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Liquids and Canned Goods
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can green beans (14.5 oz)
Seasonings
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Ingredients: Dice the potatoes, slice the carrots, chop the onion, and mince the garlic to set all your vegetables ready for cooking.
- Brown the Ground Beef: In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain any excess fat to keep the stew from becoming greasy.
- Combine in Crock Pot: Add the browned ground beef, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped onion, minced garlic, beef broth, diced tomatoes, and green beans to the crock pot.
- Season the Stew: Add salt, pepper, dried thyme, and paprika to the crock pot and stir gently to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Cook the Stew: Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low heat for 6 to 8 hours or on high heat for 3 to 4 hours until vegetables are tender and flavors meld together.
- Final Taste and Serve: Taste the stew and adjust salt and pepper if needed before serving hot. Enjoy your comforting Poor Man’s Stew!
Notes
- For a thicker stew, mash some of the potatoes in the pot before serving.
- Feel free to add other vegetables like peas or corn based on preference or availability.
- To keep it healthier, choose lean ground beef or substitute with ground turkey.
- This stew can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and freezes well for up to 2 months.
Keywords: Crock Pot Stew, Slow Cooker Stew, Ground Beef Stew, Hearty Stew, Comfort Food, Easy Slow Cooker Recipes