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Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew

Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew

Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew is a hearty, budget-friendly meal made with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and rich tomato sauce.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 5 servings
Calories 297 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker – 5 quart or larger

Ingredients
  

Meat

  • 1 lb ground beef, browned and drained

Vegetables

  • 1.5 lbs russet or gold potatoes, peeled and diced large
  • 3 carrots, sliced thick
  • 1 yellow onion, diced
  • 1 clove garlic clove, minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder

Condiments

  • 6 oz can tomato paste
  • 2 cups water

Spices

  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning or oregano

Instructions
 

Cooking Instructions

  • Add the cooked ground beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic to a 5-quart or larger slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the tomato paste, water, salt, pepper, onion powder, and Italian seasoning. Pour this mixture over everything in the slow cooker and stir.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours, without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Serve with buttered sandwich bread or rolls and enjoy!

Notes

You can use any ground meat or add more vegetables if desired. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days in the fridge or frozen for a few months.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 23gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 756mgPotassium: 1369mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6650IUVitamin C: 27.1mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 8mg
Keyword beef stew, Budget-Friendly, comfort food, slow cooker, stew
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