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A rustic crock pot filled with savory poor man's stew featuring chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and peas, served in a homey kitchen setting with steam rising and a hearty, comforting appearance.

Easy Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew

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A simple, savory stew cooked low and slow with beef, potatoes, carrots, and peas, delivering comfort in each bite.

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

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb beef stew meat, cubed
  • 4 medium potatoes, diced
  • 3 carrots, sliced
  • 1 cup peas
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

  1. Place beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic into the crock pot.
  2. Add beef broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked.
  4. Add peas in the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  5. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs if desired.

Notes

  • For a thicker stew, mix 2 tbsp flour with a little water and add to the crock pot during the last hour.
  • You can substitute ground beef for cubes for quicker prep.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours on low
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Comfort

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 320 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 3.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 22g
  • Cholesterol: 75mg