Description
slow cooker poor man’s stew is a budget‑friendly, one‑pot comfort dish that blends ground beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, green beans and diced tomatoes in a savory beef broth. Simmered low and slow, the vegetables become melt‑in‑your‑mouth tender while the beef absorbs rich flavors. This easy recipe serves six, requires minimal prep, and delivers a hearty, satisfying meal perfect for busy weeknights or cozy weekend gatherings. Perfect for freezer‑ready meals. Perfect for leftovers, cozy lunches
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb ground beef
- 3 potatoes, diced
- 2 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 1 cup green beans, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the vegetables – dice potatoes, slice carrots, chop onion, and cut green beans.
- (Optional) Brown the ground beef in a skillet until no longer pink.
- Add all vegetables, canned tomatoes, garlic powder, salt and pepper to the slow cooker.
- Pour in beef broth, then add the ground beef (browned or raw) and stir gently.
- Cover and cook on low for 6‑8 hours or high for 4‑5 hours until vegetables are tender. Adjust seasoning and serve.
Notes
- Adjust salt and pepper to taste before serving. Leftovers taste even better the next day as flavors continue to meld.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6-8 hours
- Category: Stew
- Method: Slow cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6 servings
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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