Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon cubes are a cost-effective substitute.

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Asparagus is a healthier option, while frozen peas are often cheaper.

Brown 1 pound of hamburger in a frying pan.

Add the browned hamburger to the slow cooker.

Wash 2 pounds of new potatoes and add them to the slow cooker without peeling.

Slice 5 carrots into half-inch pieces and add them to the slow cooker.

Add 1 can of diced tomatoes to the slow cooker.

Dice 1 large onion and add it to the slow cooker.

Mince 4 cloves of garlic and add them to the slow cooker.

Add 0.5 teaspoon of dried thyme to the slow cooker.

Pour in 2 cups of beef broth.

Add 1 tablespoon of soy sauce and 2 tablespoons of Worcestershire sauce to the slow cooker.

Tuck in 1 sprig of fresh rosemary and plan to remove it after cooking.

Cook on low for about 6-7 hours or on high for about 4 hours.

To thicken the stew, mix a little cornstarch with water and stir it in.

Let the stew cook for another 10 minutes after adding the cornstarch.

Cooking Techniques

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