CrockPot Poor Man’s Stew (aka Hamburger Stew)

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  • Prep Time

    5 mins

  • Cook Time

    4 hrs

  • Total Time

    4 hrs 5 mins

  • Servings

    6

  • Calories

    303 kcal

  • Course

    Dinner

  • Cuisine

    American

CrockPot Poor Man’s Stew (aka Hamburger Stew)

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

Servings
  • 2 tablespoons neutral cooking oil generic 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 black pepper cracked
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning

Vegetables

  • 2 medium potato peeled and diced large
  • 2 medium carrot roughly chopped
  • 2 celery diced, stalks
  • 1 cup peas add these at the end of cooking time, frozen

For thickening

  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour

Instructions

Prep the meat and veggies

  1. Peel and chop the potatoes, carrots, onions and celery. Mince the garlic.
  2. Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion until softened.
  3. Add the garlic and cook 30 more seconds.
  4. Add the ground beef and cook until browned. Drain excess fat.

Mix together the liquid and seasonings

  1. In a large bowl, mix together the tomatoes stock, onion powder, garlic powder and Italian seasoning (can sub dried thyme).

Combine and Cook

  1. Add the browned ground beef mixture, liquid mixture, and the potatoes, carrots and celery to your slow cooker.
  2. Mix well.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6 hours, or 4 hours on high.

Thicken the stew

  1. Remove about half a cup of the cooking liquid, and mix flour into it until smooth, then stir the mixture into the pot.
  2. Add the frozen peas (if using) at this point.
  3. 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 (23%) 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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