Description
This Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew recipe is a hearty and easy-to-make dish, featuring ground beef, vegetables, and rich seasonings slow-cooked to perfection. A budget-friendly and classic comfort food ideal for hectic weeknights.
Ingredients
Ground Beef Mixture:
- 2 lb ground beef
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 tsp garlic, minced
Stew Base:
- 3½ cups beef broth
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 5 carrots, cut into bite-size pieces
- 1 lb russet potatoes, washed, skinned, and cut into pieces
- 6 oz tomato paste
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp dried rosemary
- ½ tsp dried thyme
- 2 bay leaves
Thickening Agent:
- ¼ cups cold water
- 3 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Brown Ground Beef: In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook ground beef until fully browned, about 6-7 minutes. Drain and transfer to a 6-quart crock pot.
- Combine Ingredients: Add onion, garlic, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce, carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, black pepper, salt, rosemary, thyme, and bay leaves.
- Cook: Cover and cook on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
- Thicken: Whisk cold water and cornstarch until smooth. Pour into the stew, mix, and continue cooking for 10 minutes until thickened.
- Serve: Remove bay leaves before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 506 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 1276mg
- Fat: 31g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 2g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 107mg
