🍲 Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew
Poor Man’s Stew is a simple, hearty meal made with inexpensive ingredients and cooked slowly for rich flavor. Using a Slow Cooker makes it even easier—just add everything and let it cook.
🧾 Ingredients
- 1 lb Ground Beef
- 3 medium Potato (peeled and diced)
- 2 Carrot (sliced)
- 1 small Onion (chopped)
- 1 can Diced Tomatoes
- 1 cup Beef Broth
- 1 tsp Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp Paprika
- Salt and Black Pepper to taste
Optional:
- 1 cup Frozen Corn
- 1 cup Green Beans
👩🍳 Instructions
1️⃣ Brown the beef
Cook ground beef in a pan until browned. Drain excess fat.
2️⃣ Add ingredients to slow cooker
Place the cooked beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and diced tomatoes into the slow cooker.
3️⃣ Add liquid and seasoning
Pour in beef broth, then add garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper.
4️⃣ Slow cook
- Cook on LOW for 6–7 hours, or
- HIGH for 3–4 hours
5️⃣ Stir and serve
Mix well before serving. The stew will be thick, hearty, and flavorful.
🍽️ Serving Ideas
Serve with:
- Bread Roll
- Cornbread
- Rice
💡 Budget Tip:
You can stretch this stew by adding extra potatoes or rice, making it feed 6–8 people cheaply.
If you want, I can also show you 5 extremely cheap slow cooker meals that cost under $5 but feed a whole family. 🍲💰
