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A rustic bowl of rich poor man's stew with chunks of tender beef, carrots, potatoes, and onions in a savory broth, garnished with fresh herbs. The stew is served on a wooden table with a spoon, surrounded by fresh ingredients and a cozy kitchen background with warm lighting.

Slow Cooker Comforting Poor Man’s Stew

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A delicious and easy slow cooker beef stew made with affordable ingredients, simmered until tender, perfect for family dinners.

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

Ingredients

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  • 2 pounds beef chuck stew meat, cubed
  • 4 large carrots, sliced
  • 3 potatoes, diced
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Brown the beef cubes on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker.
  2. Add chopped onions and garlic to the skillet; sauté until fragrant. Add to slow cooker.
  3. Pour beef broth into the slow cooker. Add carrots, potatoes, tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  4. Cover and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4 hours until beef is tender and vegetables are cooked.
  5. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot with crusty bread or as is.

Notes

  • You can add peas or green beans in the last 30 minutes for extra color and nutrition.
  • For thicker stew, mix 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with water and stir in during the last 15 minutes of cooking.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 8 hours
  • Method: Slow Cooking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Comfort Food

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl (about 350g)
  • Calories: 380 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 920mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 11g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 6g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg