{"id":5729,"date":"2026-03-23T15:18:43","date_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:18:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.hopemakers.online\/?p=1663"},"modified":"2026-03-23T15:18:43","modified_gmt":"2026-03-23T15:18:43","slug":"slow-cooker-5-ingredient-poor-mans-stew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/?p=5729","title":{"rendered":"Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Poor Man\u2019s Stew"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[adinserter block=&#8221;5&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hearty, filling, and incredibly budget-friendly,&nbsp;<strong>Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Poor Man\u2019s Stew<\/strong>&nbsp;is the ultimate comfort meal made with simple pantry staples. This dish is all about stretching ingredients while still delivering rich, satisfying flavor\u2014perfect for feeding a family without spending much.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Often compared to rustic meals like\u00a0<strong>Mulligan Stew<\/strong>, this stew follows the same idea: combine affordable ingredients and let them slowly cook into a warm, nourishing dish. The slow cooker does all the work, allowing the flavors to blend together while the meat becomes tender and the vegetables soften beautifully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This recipe is ideal for busy days, meal prep, or anyone looking for a simple, no-fuss dinner that tastes like it simmered all day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why You\u2019ll Love This Recipe<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Only 5 simple ingredients<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget-friendly and filling<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Easy\u00a0<strong>set-it-and-forget-it slow cooker meal<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Perfect for\u00a0<strong>family dinners or meal prep<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Warm, hearty comfort food<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Ingredients<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>1 lb ground beef<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>4 cups potatoes, diced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cups carrots, sliced<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>2 cups beef broth<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>1 can diced tomatoes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[adinserter block=&#8221;6&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Instructions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Brown the beef<\/strong><br>In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned. Drain excess fat.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add to slow cooker<\/strong><br>Transfer the cooked beef to the slow cooker.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add the vegetables<\/strong><br>Stir in the diced potatoes and sliced carrots.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pour in liquids<\/strong><br>Add the beef broth and diced tomatoes (with juices).<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cook<\/strong><br>Cover and cook on\u00a0<strong>LOW for 6\u20137 hours<\/strong>\u00a0or\u00a0<strong>HIGH for 3\u20134 hours<\/strong>, until the vegetables are tender.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Serve<\/strong><br>Stir well and serve hot.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Recipe Notes<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>1. Add seasoning<\/strong><br>Salt, pepper, garlic powder, or paprika can enhance the flavor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>2. Make it thicker<\/strong><br>Mash some of the potatoes to naturally thicken the stew.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>3. Add extra vegetables<\/strong><br>Peas, corn, or green beans can be added for more variety.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>4. Storage tips<\/strong><br>Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for\u00a0<strong>up to 3 days<\/strong>\u00a0or freeze for up to\u00a0<strong>2 months<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">[adinserter block=&#8221;7&#8243;]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[adinserter block=&#8221;5&#8243;] Hearty, filling, and incredibly budget-friendly,&nbsp;Slow Cooker 5-Ingredient Poor Man\u2019s Stew&nbsp;is the ultimate comfort meal made with simple pantry&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":1664,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-5729","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5729","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=5729"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/5729\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/1664"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=5729"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=5729"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/recipes.bollyent.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=5729"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}