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poor mans stew

Savory & Simple Crock Pot Poor Mans Stew

This crock pot poor mans stew is the ultimate one-pot meal — budget-friendly, hearty, and perfect for feeding a family or freezing for later.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Large skillet
  • Slow cooker
  • Knife and cutting board
  • Measuring spoons and cups

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb ground beef
  • - 3 large potatoes diced
  • - 3 carrots sliced
  • - 1 medium onion chopped
  • - 2 cloves garlic minced
  • - 1 15 oz can diced tomatoes
  • - 1 6 oz can tomato paste
  • - 2 cups beef broth
  • - 1 tsp salt
  • - ½ tsp pepper
  • - 1 tsp oregano
  • - 1 tsp basil
  • - ½ tsp paprika optional
  • - 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce optional
  • - Fresh parsley for garnish (optional)

Instructions
 

  • Brown ground beef in skillet; drain grease.
  • Add beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic to crock pot.
  • Pour in diced tomatoes, paste, and broth. Add all seasonings.
  • Cover and cook on LOW 7–8 hrs or HIGH 4–5 hrs.
  • Stir, garnish with parsley, and serve hot.

Notes

- Make vegetarian with lentils or beans
- Store up to 3–4 days in fridge
- Great for meal prep and batch freezing
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