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Crock Pot Shipwreck Stew

Cozy Crock Pot Shipwreck Stew: Your New Favorite Comfort Food

Crock Pot Shipwreck Stew is a hearty and comforting dish made with simple ingredients that evoke warm memories of home.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 7 hours
Total Time 7 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 420
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 1 pound ground beef try ground turkey or chicken for a lighter option
  • 4-5 medium russet potatoes can also use Yukon gold or red potatoes
  • 2 medium carrots chopped
  • 2 stalks celery chopped
  • 1 medium yellow onion can substitute with sweet onion or shallots
  • 2 cloves garlic minced; garlic powder can substitute
  • 1 can diced tomatoes drained
  • 1 can tomato sauce can substitute with crushed tomatoes or tomato soup
  • 1 can kidney beans drained
  • 4 cups beef broth can substitute with chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce or soy sauce as a substitute
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon thyme
Optional Toppings
  • 1 tablespoon chopped parsley for freshness
  • 1 cup sour cream or Greek yogurt as a lighter substitute
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese or your favorite cheese variety

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large skillet over medium heat, add ground beef and cook until mostly browned. Stir in diced yellow onion and sauté until translucent. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant before draining excess fat.
  2. In your slow cooker, layer chopped russet potatoes, chopped carrots, chopped celery, drained kidney beans, diced tomatoes, and tomato sauce. Pour in beef broth and Worcestershire sauce, sprinkle spices, and layer the browned beef mixture on top.
  3. Cover the slow cooker and set to cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or on HIGH for 3-4 hours. Avoid lifting the lid during cooking.
  4. After cooking, remove the bay leaf and adjust the seasoning as needed. Serve in bowls and top with parsley, sour cream, or shredded cheddar.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bowlCalories: 420kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 30gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 1000mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Store leftover stew in airtight containers for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.

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