11/01/2024
🍲 Crock Pot Poor Man's Stew 🍲
📋 Ingredients:
● 1 lb ground beef or turkey
● 4 medium potatoes, peeled and diced
● 3 large carrots, peeled and sliced
● 1 medium onion, chopped
● 3 cloves garlic, minced
● 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes (with juice)
● 3 cups beef or chicken broth
● 1 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
● 1/2 tsp black pepper
● 1/2 tsp dried thyme
● 1/2 tsp dried rosemary
● 1/2 tsp smoked paprika (optional for added flavor)
● Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
📝 Instructions:
1️⃣ Prepare the Ingredients: In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef or turkey until fully cooked. Drain any excess fat and set aside.
2️⃣ Add Ingredients to Crock Pot: In the crock pot, combine the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped onion, minced garlic, and the cooked ground meat.
3️⃣ Add Seasonings and Liquid: Pour in the diced tomatoes (with their juice) and the broth. Season with salt, pepper, thyme, rosemary, and smoked paprika if desired. Stir to combine all ingredients.
4️⃣ Cook: Cover and cook on LOW for 6-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender and the flavors meld together.
5️⃣ Serve: Ladle the stew into bowls, garnish with fresh chopped parsley, and enjoy your hearty, comforting meal.
🕒 Total Preparation Time: 20 minutes
🕒 Total Cooking Time: 6-8 hours on LOW or 3-4 hours on HIGH