Ingredients:
Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew Recipe
2 lbs ground beef
1 medium onion, chopped
2 medium carrots, peeled and sliced
4 medium russet potatoes, peeled and diced
4 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon onion powder
1 tablespoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
2 beef bouillon cubes
2 cups hot water
4 drops Worcestershire sauce
Instructions:
Start by browning the ground beef in a pan, then drain and transfer it to your slow cooker.
Add the chopped onions, sliced carrots, and diced potatoes to the beef in the slow cooker.
Season with onion powder, garlic powder, and dried oregano, sprinkling evenly over the top.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the tomato paste and hot water until smooth. Crumble the beef bouillon cubes into the mixture, add the Worcestershire sauce, and stir until all components are fully dissolved.
Pour the flavorful tomato-bouillon mixture over the contents of the slow cooker, ensuring the ingredients are well-coated.
Stir everything gently in the slow cooker to combine, adding more hot water if necessary to cover the ingredients.
Cover with the lid, set the slow cooker to low, and let the stew cook for about 7 hours until the vegetables are tender and the flavors melded.
For a thicker stew, optional: Mix 2 tablespoons of cornstarch with a little water to make a slurry and stir into the stew 30 minutes before the end of cooking time.
Serve the Poor Man’s Stew hot from the slow cooker and enjoy the heartwarming flavors that have nourished families for generations. Customize to your liking, and relish this emblematic dish that makes a little go a long way. It’s perfect for sharing, and the leftovers promise a delightful meal for the days to follow.
Enjoy!