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poor mans stew

Savory & Simple Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew Recipe

This easy poor man's stew is a slow-cooked classic made with ground beef, potatoes, and veggies—perfect for cozy dinners and meal prep.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • - Large skillet
  • - Cutting board
  • - Slow cooker (Crock Pot)
  • - Wooden spoon

Ingredients
  

  • - 1 lb ground beef
  • - 3 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • - 1 small onion diced
  • - 3 carrots sliced
  • - 2 celery stalks chopped
  • - 1 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes
  • - 1 8 oz can tomato sauce
  • - 2 cups beef broth
  • - 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • - 1 tsp garlic powder
  • - 1 tsp onion powder
  • - ½ tsp smoked paprika optional
  • - ½ tsp salt
  • - ¼ tsp black pepper
  • - ½ tsp dried thyme optional

Instructions
 

  • Brown ground beef and onions in skillet until cooked. Drain excess fat.
  • Transfer to crock pot. Add potatoes, carrots, celery.
  • Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and broth.
  • Add Worcestershire and spices. Stir to combine.
  • Cover and cook on low 6–8 hours.
  • Taste, season if needed, and serve hot.

Notes

- Use turkey or plant-based ground for variation
- Add peas or beans for extra bulk
- Great for freezing and reheating later
Keyword Crock Pot Poor Mans Stew