Last Updated on March 25, 2024 by Share My Kitchen
Making Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew from scratch uses ground beef instead of canned to save money. This is a very filling meal that requires very little effort and money.
Are you looking for a cheap meal to cook this week? This Poor Man’s Stew only costs $6.24, and it serves 5 people. In your slow cooker, just add ground beef, russet potatoes, carrots, onions, a garlic clove, tomato paste, water, and seasoning, and let it simmer all day.
Why Is This Meal Budget Friendly?
- Fresh vegetables: You only need to purchase the right amount of fresh vegetables for this recipe, but you can also buy large quantities of carrots and potatoes at a lower price.
- Ground Beef in Rolls: These are almost always less expensive than beef in trays.
- Dried Spices: These are usually cheaper than fresh ones, and can be used in other recipes for many years.
How to Make Poor Man’s Stew
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. ground beef browned and drained
- 1.5 lbs potatoes, diced large
- 3 carrots, sliced
- 1 onion, diced
- 1 garlic clove minced (I had this on hand already)
- 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp. salt
- ¼ tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
Directions:
- First, add the beef in a large skillet on the stove-top, and brown it. Drain the fat.
- Add the beef, potatoes, onions, carrots, and garlic to the slow cooker.
- Whisk the tomato paste with water, salt, pepper, onion powder, and oregano in a small bowl. Then, pour this mixture into the slow cooker. Stir.
How Long Do I Cook Poor Man’s Stew?
- Cover the slow cooker with a lid, and cook on low for about 7 to 8 hours, or until the potatoes become tender.
- Serve in bowls, and enjoy your hearty meal!
Poor Man’s Stew Recipe Card
Equipment
- Slow Cooker – 5 quarts or larger
Ingredients
- 1 lb. ground beef browned and drained
- 1 1/2 lbs potatoes diced largely
- 3 carrots sliced
- 1 onion diced
- 1 garlic clove minced (I had this on hand already)
- 6 oz. can tomato paste
- 2 cups water
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 tsp. pepper
- 1 tsp. onion powder
- 1 tsp. dried oregano
Instructions
- Add the cooked beef, potatoes, onions, carrots, and garlic to the 5-quart slow cooker, or a larger slow cooker.
- Whisk the tomato paste with water, salt, pepper, onion powder, and oregano in a small bowl. Then, pour this mixture into the slow cooker. Stir.
- Put the lid on, and cook on LOW for 7 hours. Do not open the lid during this time.
- Then, serve with buttered sandwich bread or rolls, and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
This recipe Poor Man’s Stew yields approximately 5 servings.
