Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Poor Man’s Stew

 Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Poor Man’s Stew

 Ingredients

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1½ lbs potatoes (peeled & diced)
• 3 carrots (sliced)
• 1 onion (chopped)
• 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste

Optional (recommended for better flavor):

• 2 cups water
• Salt & pepper to taste
• 1 tsp garlic or onion powder

This recipe is known for being cheap and filling, using simple ingredients like ground beef and vegetables.

 Instructions

1. Cook the beef
   • In a pan, cook the ground beef until browned.
   • Drain excess fat.
2. Add to slow cooker
   • Put the cooked beef into your slow cooker.
   • Add potatoes, carrots, and onion.
3. Make the sauce
   • In a bowl, mix tomato paste with water (if using).
   • Add salt, pepper, and optional seasonings.
4. Combine everything
   • Pour the sauce over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
5. Cook
   • Cover and cook:
     • LOW: 7–8 hours
     • HIGH: 4–5 hours
6. Serve
   • Stir well and serve hot
   • Great with bread or rice!

 Tips

• Don’t open the lid often—slow cookers lose heat easily.
• You can add extra veggies (peas, celery, etc.) if you want.
• Ground beef is used instead of stew meat to keep it cheap and fast.