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Slow Cooker Poor Man's Stew

A hearty, budget-friendly slow cooker stew made with ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables simmered in a rich tomato broth.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 bowls
Course: Dinner, Main
Cuisine: American, Budget
Calories: 310

Ingredients
  

Stew Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef browned
  • 4 medium potatoes diced
  • 3 large carrots sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 15 oz diced tomatoes canned
  • 3 tbsp tomato paste
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried parsley
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 bay leaf

Equipment

  • Slow cooker
  • Skillet
  • Knife
  • Cutting board

Method
 

  1. Brown ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.
  2. Add potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic to the slow cooker.
  3. Place browned beef over vegetables.
  4. Add diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and spices. Stir gently.
  5. Add bay leaf and cook on LOW 7–8 hours or HIGH 4–5 hours.
  6. Remove bay leaf, adjust seasoning, and serve warm.

Notes

For a thicker stew, mash a few potato pieces before serving.