Crockpot Poor Man’s Stew
This Crockpot Poor Man’s Stew is a hearty, budget-friendly dinner made with ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. It’s an easy slow cooker meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights and cozy family dinners.
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What you’ll love about this recipe:
Ingredients You’ll Need
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large onion, chopped
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 3-4 yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 carrots, peeled and cut into ½ inch thick slices
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Fresh chopped parsley, for topping (optional)
Step by Step Instructions
STEP ONE – In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with onions and garlic until cooked through. Drain excess grease then transfer the browned beef into the Crockpot.
STEP TWO – Add potatoes, carrots, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
STEP THREE – Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes and carrots are tender. During the last 30 minutes, add the frozen peas and stir well.
STEP FOUR – Top with fresh parsley.
Crockpot Poor Man’s Stew
- Total Time: 6 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
Description
This Crockpot Poor Man’s Stew is a hearty, budget-friendly dinner made with ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables simmered in a rich, flavorful broth. It’s an easy slow cooker meal that’s perfect for busy weeknights and cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
3–4 yellow potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
3 carrots, peeled and cut into 1/2 inch thick slices
28 oz can diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups beef broth or water
1 1/2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
Salt and pepper, to taste
1 cup frozen peas
Fresh chopped parsley, for topping (optional)
Instructions
- In a large skillet, brown the ground beef with onions and garlic until cooked through. Drain excess grease then transfer the browned beef into the Crockpot.
- Add potatoes, carrots, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours or high for 3-4 hours, until potatoes and carrots are tender. During the last 30 minutes, add the frozen peas and stir well.
- Top with fresh parsley.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner Recipe
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
