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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, perfect for family meals.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours 30 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings
Calories 297 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker

Ingredients
  

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

You can use ground turkey, ground chicken, or ground sausage. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days in the fridge.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 23gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 58mgSodium: 756mgPotassium: 1369mgFiber: 6gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 6650IUVitamin C: 27.1mgCalcium: 104mgIron: 8mg
Keyword beef stew, Comfort Food, Easy Recipes, Hearty Meals, Slow Cooker, stew
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