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Crock Pot Shipwreck Stew

Crock Pot Shipwreck Stew: Hearty, Cozy Weeknight Delight

Crock Pot Shipwreck Stew is a hearty, one-pot meal with tender potatoes, sweet carrots, and savory ground beef in a rich tomato broth.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 1 lb Ground Beef or ground turkey
  • 4 medium Russet Potatoes peeled and chopped
  • 3 large Carrots sliced
  • 2 stalks Celery chopped
  • 1 large Yellow Onion diced
  • 2 cloves Garlic minced
  • 14.5 oz Diced Tomatoes
  • 8 oz Tomato Sauce consider low-sodium
  • 15 oz Kidney Beans canned, rinsed
  • 4 cups Beef Broth or chicken/vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
For Serving (Optional)
  • 1 pan Cornbread for sopping up the stew
  • to taste Fresh Parsley for garnish

Equipment

  • Crock Pot

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until no pink remains. Drain excess fat and transfer to the slow cooker.
  2. In the same skillet, sauté the diced yellow onion for 3 minutes until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds.
  3. In your slow cooker, combine russet potatoes, carrots, celery, and kidney beans. Add diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
  4. Add the browned beef mixture and season with Worcestershire sauce, salt, and pepper. Stir gently to combine.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours until vegetables are tender.
  6. Taste and adjust seasoning if needed before serving. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve with cornbread.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 800mgFiber: 10gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 150IUVitamin C: 30mgCalcium: 4mgIron: 15mg

Notes

This stew is great for leftovers and can be frozen for up to 3 months. It often tastes even better the next day as flavors meld.

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