This easy frugal Crock Pot Hamburger Stew Recipe is perfect to make for busy weeknights! Plus its the perfect frugal meal to make with vegetables as well!
Brown the ground beef in a large skillet on medium-high heat, you can also use lean ground beef.
Prep all your veggies; start out by peeling and chopping potatoes, onions, and carrots.
I sprayed my crockpot with a non-stick spray, you can choose to skip this step if you’d like!
Combine the beef, carrots, onion, potatoes, and garlic in the crockpot. I place the potatoes on the bottom of the crock so they will cook more with the most direct access to heat.
In a large bowl whisk together the remaining ingredients. This is the water, tomato paste, and beef stew seasoning that you are using.
Pour the water mixture over the beef mixture contents of the slow cooker and cover it with a lid.
Cook on low heat for 6-8 hours of cook time or until done.
Serve with bread bowls or bread, this is perfect for a cold night.