Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew
Slow cooker poor man's stew is an easy recipe to throw together. You can add any vegetables or meat you have around. Add your favorite spices, and you have a delicious stew.
Servings: 6
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1½ Pounds ground beef
- 1 onion diced
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 potatoes large, peeled and cubed
- 4 carrots medium, peeled and diced
- 2 Cups green beans fresh or frozen
- 1½ Cups peas frozen
- 3 Cups beef broth
- 29 Ounces stewed tomatoes canned, with juice
- 2 Tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 Tablespoons all purpose flour
- 2 Tablespoons beef bouillon
- 1 Tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 Teaspoon salt
- 1 Teaspoon black pepper
- parsley for serving
Instructions
- Cook the ground beef, onions and garlic together in a pan on the stove until the meat is no longer pink. Drain any grease.
- Add the beef to the slow cooker, then add all the vegetables.
- Pour in the broth, tomatoes and tomato paste.
- Sprinkle the flour and beef bouillon over the stew and stir in well.
- Add the Worcestershire sauce, salt and pepper.
- Cook on high for 4 hours or low for 8 hours or until the vegetables are tender.
- Sprinkle with parsley before serving.
Notes
Thicken gradually: If the stew is too thin after cooking, mix a little flour or cornstarch with water and stir it into the stew. Let it cook for an additional 30 minutes to thicken.
Adjust seasonings: Taste the stew before serving and add salt and pepper as needed. You can also add additional herbs or spices based on your preference.
Let it rest: After cooking, let the stew sit for a few minutes. This helps the flavors meld together and improves the overall taste.
Brown the meat: For extra flavor, brown the ground beef in the pan before adding it to the slow cooker. This caramelizes the meat and enhances the stew’s richness.
Cut vegetables uniformly: Dice the potatoes and carrots into similar-sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly and have a consistent texture.
Adjust seasonings: Taste the stew before serving and add salt and pepper as needed. You can also add additional herbs or spices based on your preference.
Let it rest: After cooking, let the stew sit for a few minutes. This helps the flavors meld together and improves the overall taste.
Brown the meat: For extra flavor, brown the ground beef in the pan before adding it to the slow cooker. This caramelizes the meat and enhances the stew’s richness.
Cut vegetables uniformly: Dice the potatoes and carrots into similar-sized pieces to ensure they cook evenly and have a consistent texture.
Nutrition
Calories: 475kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 10g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 1348mg | Potassium: 1370mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 12g | Vitamin A: 7647IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 133mg | Iron: 6mg
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