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A rustic bowl of Crock Pot Poor Man's Stew featuring tender chunks of beef, vibrant carrots, potatoes, and celery, all simmered to perfection, garnished with fresh herbs, presented on a wooden table with a cozy fall background.

Hearty Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew

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A simple, hearty stew made with affordable ingredients, slow-cooked to tender perfection for a satisfying meal.

  • Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes to 8 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

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  • 2 lbs beef stew meat, cut into chunks
  • 4 carrots, sliced
  • 4 potatoes, diced
  • 3 celery stalks, chopped
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp thyme
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place all ingredients into the slow cooker.
  2. Stir to combine and season with salt and pepper.
  3. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef and vegetables are tender.
  4. Adjust seasoning if necessary and serve hot.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground beef for stew meat for a quicker version.
  • Add peas or green beans in the last 30 minutes for extra veggies.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 4-8 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Comfort

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (approximately 350g)
  • Calories: 400 Kcal
  • Sugar: 7g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg