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Crock Pot Poor Man's Stew: A Cozy Recipe You’ll Love!

A hearty and comforting stew made in a crock pot, perfect for a cozy meal.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pounds beef stew meat cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 4 medium potatoes peeled and diced
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 ounces diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon dried rosemary
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

  1. Heat the olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef stew meat on all sides, then transfer it to the crock pot.
  2. Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic to the crock pot.
  3. Pour in the diced tomatoes (with juice) and beef broth. Stir in the Worcestershire sauce, thyme, rosemary, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or on high for 4 hours, until the meat and vegetables are tender.
  5. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 28gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgFiber: 4gSugar: 3g

Notes

  • For a thicker stew, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and stir it into the stew during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  • For a heartier flavor, add 1 cup of frozen peas or green beans during the last hour of cooking.

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