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Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew

A hearty, budget-friendly slow cooker stew made with ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika

Equipment

  • slow cooker
  • skillet
  • wooden spoon

Method
 

  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet and drain excess fat.
  2. Add vegetables and beef to the slow cooker and mix with liquids and seasonings.
  3. Cook on low for 6–8 hours or high for 3–4 hours, then serve warm.

Notes

For thicker stew, add a flour slurry during the last 30 minutes of cooking.