CrockPot Poor Man’s Stew (aka Hamburger Stew)
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CrockPot Poor Man’s Stew (aka Hamburger Stew)
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A delicious crock pot recipe using simple ingredients, this Poor Man's Stew is a family favorite. It's an easy dinner to make, budget friendly and delicious!
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Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons cooking oil
- 1 medium onion sliced into chunks
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 pound ground beef
Liquid and Seasonings
- 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes canned
- 4 cups beef stock can sub chicken broth
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon cracked pepper
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
Vegetables
- 2 medium potatoes peeled and diced large
- 2 medium carrots roughly chopped
- 2 celery stalks diced
- 1 cup frozen peas (add these at the end of cooking time)
For thickening
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
Prep the meat and veggies
- Peel and chop the potatoes, carrots, onions and celery. Mince the garlic.
- Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until softened.
- Add the garlic and cook 30 more seconds.
- Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.
Mix together the liquid and seasonings
- In a large bowl, mix together the tomatoes stock, onion powder, garlic powder and Italian seasoning (can sub dried thyme).
Combine and Cook
- Add the browned ground beef mixture, liquid mixture, and the potatoes, carrots and celery to your slow cooker.
- Mix well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or 4 hours on high.
Thicken the stew
- Remove about half a cup of the cooking liquid, and mix flour into it until smooth, then stir the mixture into the pot.
- Add the frozen peas (if using) at this point.
- Cook 30 more minutes.
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Notes
- Make ahead
- Additions
- Substitutions
- Make this overnight, and pack into the fridge in the morning - helpful when you'll be gone more than 7 hours from home!
- Add frozen green beans to the last half hour of cooking!
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce will add to the savory flavor.
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste will boost the tomato flavor.
- Use chicken stock if you don't have beef broth.
- Tomato soup will work in a pinch to replace the canned diced tomatoes.
- Use a blend of turkey and beef to make it a bit healthier
Nutrition Information
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Calories
303kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
23g
(8%)
Protein
19g
(38%)
Fat
16g
(25%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
54mg
(18%)
Sodium
731mg
(30%)
Potassium
1079mg
(31%)
Fiber
5g
(20%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
6871IU
(137%)
Vitamin C
22mg
(24%)
Calcium
93mg
(9%)
Iron
6mg
(33%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 303 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 303kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 23g | 8% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 16g | 25% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 54mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 731mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 1079mg | 23% |
| Fiber | 5g | 20% |
| Sugar | 5g | 10% |
| Vitamin A | 6871IU | 137% |
| Vitamin C | 22mg | 24% |
| Calcium | 93mg | 9% |
| Iron | 6mg | 33% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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12 reviews
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