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A rustic bowl of crock pot poor man's stew featuring tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and peas, garnished with fresh herbs, served on a wooden table with a warm, inviting atmosphere

Easiest Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew for Cozy Comfort Dinners

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A hearty, easy-to-make stew cooked in a crock pot, combining beef, potatoes, carrots, peas, and flavorful seasonings for a comforting meal.

  • Total Time: 6-8 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

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

Instructions

  1. Place beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic in the crock pot.
  2. Pour in beef broth and add tomato paste, thyme, salt, and pepper.
  3. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours until beef is tender.
  4. Stir in frozen peas during the last 30 minutes of cooking.
  5. Serve hot with crusty bread if desired.

Notes

  • For richer flavor, sear beef before adding to the crock pot.
  • You can substitute fresh peas for frozen, added at the end.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 6-8 hours
  • Method: Slow Cook
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Nut-Free

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 bowl
  • Calories: 380 Kcal
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 750mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 4g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 50g
  • Fiber: 7g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 80mg