Description
This Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew is a hearty and comforting dish that is perfect for a cozy night in. It’s packed with ground beef, vegetables, and flavorful seasonings, making it a satisfying meal for the whole family.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 lb ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, diced
- 3 large carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Additional Ingredients:
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
- 1 can green beans (14.5 oz)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef: In a skillet, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain off any excess fat.
- Combine ingredients: In a crock pot, add the browned beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, garlic, beef broth, diced tomatoes, green beans, thyme, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.
- Season to taste: Adjust seasoning with salt and pepper if needed before serving.
Notes
- This stew can be customized with your favorite vegetables or additional seasonings.
- For a thicker stew, you can mix in a cornstarch slurry towards the end of cooking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 5 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 60 mg
Keywords: comfort food, crock pot recipe, easy dinner