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A rustic bowl of crock pot poor man's stew with tender beef, carrots, potatoes, and peas, topped with fresh herbs, set on a wooden table with warm lighting, steam rising, inviting and hearty appearance, styled simply for a home-cooked feel.

Easy Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew for Comfort Food Lovers

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A simple, hearty stew made in the crock pot with beef, vegetables, and herbs, simmered to perfection for a comforting meal.

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

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Place beef cubes in the crock pot and season with salt and pepper.
  2. Add carrots, potatoes, onion, garlic, tomato paste, and thyme.
  3. Pour beef broth over ingredients.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours, until beef is tender.
  5. In the last 30 minutes, add peas and cook uncovered, stirring occasionally.

Notes

  • Feel free to add other vegetables like celery or corn for variation.
  • For a thicker stew, mash some potatoes before serving.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Method: Slow cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Comfort Food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 350 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 900mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 9g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 25g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg