Slow Cooker Poor Man’s Stew

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 pound ground beef (or ground turkey)

• 4 large potatoes, diced (no need to peel if scrubbed well)

• 4 carrots, sliced into coins

• 1 onion, chopped

• 3 cloves garlic, minced (or 1 tbsp jarred minced garlic)

• 2 cups beef broth (or water + bouillon cube)

• 1 can (15 oz) diced tomatoes, with juice

• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1 teaspoon salt

• ½ teaspoon black pepper

• 1 teaspoon dried thyme (or your favorite dried herbs)

DIRECTIONS:

Step 1: Brown the Ground Beef

In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until browned and no longer pink. Drain off the fat if desired—leaving a little behind won’t hurt the flavor.

Step 2: Add to Slow Cooker

Transfer the browned beef to your slow cooker. Add in the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped onion, and minced garlic. Give it a quick stir to combine.

Step 3: Add the Liquid and Seasonings

Pour in the beef broth and the entire can of diced tomatoes, juice and all. Add Worcestershire sauce, salt, pepper, and thyme. Stir everything gently to mix …