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A rustic bowl of hearty poor man's stew with tender beef, potatoes, carrots, and peas served in a white ceramic bowl, garnished with fresh herbs on a wooden table with a cozy kitchen background.

Hearty Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew

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A warm, savory stew made easily in a slow cooker, combining beef, potatoes, carrots, and peas for a hearty meal.

  • Total Time: 6 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 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place beef cubes in the slow cooker.
  2. Add potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic.
  3. Pour in beef broth and add Worcestershire sauce, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 4 hours.
  5. Stir in peas in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  6. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • You can substitute ground beef for cubed beef for different texture.
  • Add additional vegetables like celery or corn for variation.
  • This stew thickens as it cools, so adjust broth amount for desired consistency.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours on low
  • Method: Slow Cooker
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Comfort Food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 1.5 cups)
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 800mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 70mg