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A rustic bowl of Crock Pot Poor Man's Stew with tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and peas in a thick savory gravy, garnished with fresh herbs, presented on a wooden table with a spoon beside it, warm and inviting tones highlighting the hearty meal.

Crock Pot Hearty Poor Man’s Stew

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A simple and hearty slow cooker stew with beef, potatoes, carrots, and peas simmered to perfection, delivering comforting flavors with minimal effort.

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

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef stew meat, cubed
  • 4 large potatoes, diced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup frozen peas
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Salt to taste

Instructions

  1. Place beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic into the slow cooker.
  2. Add beef broth, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked through.
  4. Stir in frozen peas during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  5. Serve hot with crusty bread if desired.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables like celery or green beans for variation.
  • Adjust seasoning to taste.
  • For a thicker stew, mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with water and stir into the stew during the last 30 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Comfort Food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 380 kcal Kcal
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Sodium: 900 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 50 g
  • Fiber: 6 g
  • Protein: 30 g
  • Cholesterol: 85 mg