Crock Pot Poor Man’s Stew Recipe: Hearty Comfort with Turkey Bacon
A hearty and comforting stew made with turkey bacon, perfect for a cozy meal.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings
- Category: Stew
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low-Carb
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 pound beef stew meat
- 4 cups beef broth
- 2 cups potatoes, diced
- 1 cup carrots, sliced
- 1 cup celery, chopped
- 1 onion, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet, cook the turkey bacon until crispy. Remove and crumble.
- In the same skillet, brown the beef stew meat.
- In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients including the crumbled turkey bacon.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or until meat is tender.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add a splash of Worcestershire sauce.
- You can substitute vegetables according to your preference.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 45mg