Crockpot Poor Man's Stew
This crockpot poor man’s stew is a hearty, budget-friendly slow cooker dinner made with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, and a rich savory broth. It’s simple comfort food that’s filling, cozy, and perfect for busy weeknights.
Ingredients
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 large onion chopped
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 3-4 yellow potatoes peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 3 carrots peeled and cut into ½ inch thick slices
- 28 oz can diced tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 2 cups beef broth or water
- 1 ½ teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup frozen peas
- Fresh chopped parsley for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Start by browning the ground beef with the onion and garlic in a large skillet until fully cooked. Drain any excess grease, then transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker.
- Add the potatoes, carrots, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, beef broth, Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on low for 6–7 hours or high for 3–4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors have had time to come together.
- During the last 30 minutes of cooking, stir in the frozen peas.
- Finish with fresh parsley before serving.