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Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew

Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew

A hearty and comforting Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew made with ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Course Main Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 400 kcal

Equipment

  • slow cooker

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb. ground beef browned and drained
  • 1.5 lbs russet or gold potatoes peeled and diced large
  • 3 carrots sliced thick
  • 1 yellow onion diced
  • 1 clove garlic minced or ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 6 oz. tomato paste
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 0.25 tsp. pepper
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • 2 tsp. Italian seasoning or oregano

Instructions
 

  • Add the cooked ground beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic to a 5-quart or larger slow cooker.
  • In a small bowl whisk together the tomato paste, water, salt, pepper, onion powder and Italian seasoning. Pour this mixture over everything in the slow cooker. Stir.
  • Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours, without opening the lid during the cooking time.
  • Serve with buttered sandwich bread or rolls and Enjoy!

Notes

This stew is perfect for a comforting meal and can be served with bread or rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beef stew, comfort food, easy recipe, hearty meal, slow cooker, stew
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