A hearty, budget-friendly slow cooker meal packed with ground beef, tender potatoes, carrots, and rich tomato broth.

Scale

1 pound Ground Beef, browned and drained

3 Medium Russet Potatoes, peeled and diced

4 Medium Carrots, peeled and sliced

1 Medium Onion, diced

1 can Diced Tomatoes (14 oz)

2 cups Beef Broth

1 teaspoon Salt

1 teaspoon Pepper

2 teaspoons Italian Seasoning

1 teaspoon Onion Powder

2 teaspoons Minced Garlic

1. Add the ground beef, potatoes, carrots, and onions to a crock pot.

2. In a medium bowl, stir together diced tomatoes, broth, salt, pepper, Italian seasoning, onion powder, and garlic.

3. Pour the mixture over the meat and vegetables.

4. Cover and cook on low 6–7 hours or on high 3–4 hours until potatoes are tender.

5. Serve warm and enjoy!

To make it lighter, substitute ground turkey. Add frozen peas or corn during the last hour for more color and texture.

Keywords: Crock Pot Poor Man's Stew, budget beef stew, easy weeknight stew, ground beef crockpot stew