Hearty Homemade Poor Man Stew in the Slow Cooker
This comforting stew is a delightful blend of wholesome ingredients, perfect for busy weeknights or family gatherings.
Equipment
- Slow Cooker
- Skillet
- Cutting Board
- Knife
Ingredients
Protein
- 1 pound Ground turkey Brown lightly before adding to the slow cooker.
Vegetables
- 4 medium Potatoes Peeled and diced.
- 2 cups Carrots Chopped.
- 1 large Onion Chopped.
- 2-3 cloves Garlic Minced.
Liquids
- 4 cups Vegetable broth Low-sodium recommended.
- 2 tablespoons Tomato paste
Seasonings
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Pepper
- 1 teaspoon Dried thyme
- 2 leaves Bay leaves
- 2 cups Green beans Trimmed and cut.
Instructions
- Prepare your ingredients: wash and peel the potatoes, carrots, and onion. Dice the potatoes and cut the carrots into thick slices. Chop the onion finely.
- Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground turkey and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces. Drain excess fat.
- In the slow cooker, combine the browned turkey, diced potatoes, chopped carrots, and minced garlic. Pour in the vegetable broth.
- Add the tomato paste and stir well to incorporate.
- Season with salt, pepper, thyme, and bay leaves. Stir to distribute the spices.
- Add the green beans and cover the slow cooker. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
- Check the texture of the potatoes and carrots about 30 minutes before serving. Adjust seasonings if necessary.
- Remove bay leaves before serving. Ladle the stew into bowls and enjoy hot.
Notes
This stew pairs well with crusty bread or a simple side salad.