Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew
A heartwarming and budget-friendly Crock Pot stew filled with ground beef, vegetables, and rich flavors that evoke nostalgia.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 240 minutes
- Total Time: 255 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Omnivore
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 1 onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 potatoes, diced
- 2 cups green beans, cut
- 4 cups beef broth
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Sauté the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until browned and fragrant, about 5-7 minutes.
- Chop the onions, carrots, potatoes, and green beans.
- Combine the browned beef, chopped onion, carrots, diced potatoes, and green beans in the Crock Pot.
- Add the beef broth and the can of diced tomatoes, ensuring all ingredients are submerged.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Set the Crock Pot to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Check the veggies’ doneness before serving.
Notes
Feel free to substitute ground beef with turkey or a plant-based alternative. Add more broth if the stew is too thick for your liking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: stew, crock pot, comfort food, budget-friendly, ground beef