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Crock Pot Poor Man's Stew

A comforting, hearty stew made with tender beef and vibrant vegetables, perfect for chilly winter evenings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 carrots, sliced
  • 2 potatoes, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 1 cup green beans (fresh or frozen)
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce check for Halal compliance

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Once browned, drain any excess fat.
  2. While the beef is cooking, chop the onion, slice the carrots, and dice the potatoes.
Combining Ingredients
  1. In the slow cooker, add the browned beef, chopped onion, sliced carrots, diced potatoes, and green beans.
  2. Pour in the can of diced tomatoes and beef broth.
  3. Add minced garlic, salt, pepper, dried thyme, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir to combine.
Cooking
  1. Cover the slow cooker and set it on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  2. Once done, taste and adjust seasoning if needed.
Serving
  1. Ladle the stew into bowls and serve immediately.

Notes

Feel free to swap in any vegetables you enjoy! Mushrooms, peas, or corn work wonderfully in this recipe. If you want to speed things up, cut your vegetables smaller for faster cooking. Be cautious not to overfill your slow cooker; stick to the recommended quantities for best results. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight and reheat before serving.