Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stew Recipe

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Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stew Recipe

Slow cooker poor mans stew is an easy and relatively inexpensive, hearty, meat based meal. Despite it's humble name, it is a delicious meal worthy of a spot on your dinner table.

Prep Time10

Cook Time7

Total Time7 10

Course: dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Crockpot hamburger stew, ground beef stew, hamburger stew, Poor mans stew, Slow cooker poor man's stew

Servings: servings

Calories: 453kcal

Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

4 qt slow cooker or larger
measuring spoons and cups
cutting board and knife
non stick spray or slow cooker liner

Ingredients

1 -1 1.5 Lbs Ground beef Browned
2 large Russet potatoes cut into chunks
2 cups Mirepoix (diced carrots, celery, and onion) Cut into large chunks
2 cups Beef broth
14 oz can Diced tomatoes
6 oz Tomato paste
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1 teaspoon Garlic powder
1 teaspoon Oregano
½ teaspoon salt or more to taste
¼ teaspoon black pepper or more to taste

Instructions

Brown ground beef (see above explanation for cooking options)
1 -1 1.5 Lbs Ground beef
Cut potatoes and vegetables into large chunks
2 large Russet potatoes, 2 cups Mirepoix (diced carrots, celery, and onion)
Add all ingredients to slow cooker - adding broth last
14 oz can Diced tomatoes, 6 oz Tomato paste, 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon Onion powder, 1 teaspoon Garlic powder, 1 teaspoon Oregano, ½ teaspoon salt, ¼ teaspoon black pepper, 2 cups Beef broth
Stir well to combine, cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours
Stew is ready to serve when a potato chunk can be easily smashed with the back of a spoon or fork.

Notes

This is a great recipe to use when you need to clean out your refrigerator. Many different vegetables, such as peas, corn, turnips, and spinach can be added.

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