Crock Pot Poor Man's Stew
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
6 hrs
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Total Time
6 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
322 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Poor Man's Stew
Description
This recipe uses browned ground beef as its base, combined with chunky russet potatoes, sliced carrots, and diced onions in a crock pot. A mixture of canned diced tomatoes, beef broth, Italian seasoning, garlic, onion powder, salt, and pepper creates a flavorful cooking liquid that melds with the ingredients over hours of slow cooking. The long, gentle simmer ensures the vegetables soften while absorbing the savory broth.
The result is a classic stew with tender potatoes and flavorful beef chunks in a seasoned, tomato-rich broth. It’s a straightforward and economical comfort food suitable for colder days or anytime a warm meal is desired. Serving it warm with bread or alone, the stew makes a filling and uncomplicated dinner option.
Leftover stew keeps well when refrigerated in a sealed container for up to five days and can be reheated gently. As a variation, chicken broth can substitute beef broth without drastically changing the overall flavor profile.
Ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef browned and drained
- 3 russet potato peeled and diced into large pieces, medium
- 4 carrot peeled and cut into ½ thick slices, medium
- 1 onion diced, medium
- 1 diced tomatoes 14 oz can, canned
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 2 teaspoons garlic minced
Instructions
- Add the ground beef, potatoes, carrots and onions to a crock pot.
- In a medium size mixing bowl, stir together the diced tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder and minced garlic.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or on high for 3-4 hours until the potatoes are tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Store leftovers refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Chicken broth can be used instead of beef broth if preferred.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 322 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 322kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 29g | 10% |
| Protein | 17g | 34% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 865mg | 36% |
| Potassium | 993mg | 21% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 6886IU | 138% |
| Vitamin C | 16mg | 18% |
| Calcium | 86mg | 9% |
| Iron | 4mg | 22% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
5
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