Description

Embrace the simplicity and warmth of the season with the crockpot Poor Man’s Stew. Whether you opt for ground beef, venison, turkey, or chicken, this budget-friendly stew combines earthy flavors of carrots, potatoes, and a savory tomato-based sauce. The slow cooker does the work for you, creating a hearty, set-it-and-forget-it meal that’s perfect for chilly fall and winter nights. Just chop, cook, and savor the rich flavors with every comforting spoonful.

Ingredients

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1 pound ground beef (or ground venison, turkey, or chicken)
3 large carrots, sliced
1.5 to 2 pounds potatoes, peeled and cubed
1 yellow onion, diced (or 1 teaspoon onion powder)
2 cloves garlic, minced (or 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder)
2 cups water
6 oz tomato paste
0.5 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon onion powder

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Instructions

Brown the ground beef (or preferred meat) in a pan, draining excess fat if necessary.
Transfer the browned meat to the bottom of a crockpot.
Add sliced carrots, cubed potatoes, diced onion, and minced garlic to the crockpot.
In a separate bowl, mix water with tomato paste, pepper, salt, Italian seasoning, and onion powder to create a flavorful sauce.
Pour the sauce over the meat and vegetables in the crockpot.
Cook on low for approximately 6 hours, allowing the carrots and potatoes to cook through and the flavors to meld.
Serve this hearty and flavorful stew with crackers or rolls for a satisfying and budget-friendly meal.

Prep Time: 20
Cook Time: 6 hours