Poor Man's Stew

Very easy to throw together, this full flavoured slow cooker stew is perfect for when you're pressed for time yet looking for a delicious home-cooked meal.

 
This stew pairs wonderfully with a slice of warm, crusty bread or a simple side salad, making it a complete meal.

You can substitute ground beef with ground turkey or use beef stew meat for a chunkier texture. To make it more filling, stir in a can of drained kidney beans or peas towards the end of cooking. And for extra vegetables, throw in some frozen green beans or corn in the last hour of cooking.

1 lb ground beef
4 large potatoes, diced
4 carrots, sliced
1 onion, chopped
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 cups beef broth
1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes
1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp dried thyme

• In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until it's no longer pink. 
• Drain excess fat.
• In the slow cooker, combine the beef, potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic.
• Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes
• Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme. 
• Stir to combine.
• Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until the vegetables are tender.
• Before serving, taste and adjust seasoning if needed. 
• Serve hot.

Recipe: Cooktop Cove