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Crock Pot Shipwreck Stew

Crock Pot Shipwreck Stew: Cozy Comfort for Chilly Nights

Crock Pot Shipwreck Stew is a comforting, hearty one-pot meal perfect for chilly nights, featuring tender potatoes, vibrant carrots, and savory ground beef.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Stew
  • 1 pound Ground Beef can substitute with ground turkey, chicken, or plant-based crumbles
  • 4 medium Russet Potatoes can use Yukon golds or red potatoes
  • 3 medium Carrots can use baby carrots for quicker prep
  • 2 stalks Celery can substitute with extra onion or celery seed
  • 1 medium Yellow Onion can swap with sweet onion or shallots
  • 2 cloves Garlic can use garlic powder if fresh isn’t available
  • 14.5 ounces Diced Tomatoes can substitute with crushed tomatoes or tomato soup
  • 8 ounces Tomato Sauce can replace with additional canned tomatoes
  • 15 ounces Kidney Beans can substitute with pinto or black beans, rinse canned varieties
  • 4 cups Beef Broth can use chicken or vegetable broth
  • 2 tablespoons Worcestershire Sauce can substitute with soy sauce or coconut aminos
  • 2 teaspoons Paprika can use smoked paprika for a unique twist
  • 1 Bay Leaf remove before serving
  • 1 teaspoon Thyme fresh or dried both work well
Optional Garnishes
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Parsley can be omitted if not on hand
  • 1 cup Sour Cream for a lighter option, serve dairy-free
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar great for cheesy deliciousness

Equipment

  • Slow Cooker
  • skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes until mostly brown. Drain excess fat.
  2. Sauté the diced yellow onion with the beef for about 3 minutes until soft, then add minced garlic for another 30 seconds.
  3. Combine the beef and onion mixture with potatoes, carrots, celery, beans, diced tomatoes, sauce, broth, Worcestershire sauce, and spices in the slow cooker.
  4. Mix all ingredients thoroughly and ensure vegetables are submerged in broth.
  5. Cover and cook on LOW for 7-8 hours or HIGH for 3-4 hours.
  6. Check for fork-tender vegetables, remove bay leaf, and adjust seasoning before serving with garnishes if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 25gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 950mgFiber: 8gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 300IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 3mg

Notes

Prep vegetables ahead of time and consider cooking a day in advance for deeper flavors.

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