Hamburger Stew

Ingredients

• 1 lb. ground beef (85% lean is best)
• 3 small carrots (peeled and cut into bite size pieces)
• 1 medium yellow onion (peeled and diced large or cut into slices)
• 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes (or red potatoes, cut into bite size pieces (peel if desired))
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic ((about 2 small garlic cloves))
• 3 1/2 cups beef broth (or water)
• 15 ounces canned Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes

Instructions

1. 1

   Heat a medium sized skillet over medium heat. Brown 1 lb. ground beef in the skillet, breaking the meat apart as it cooks. Transfer the cooked beef to the slow cooker.

2. 2

   Add 3 small carrots, 1 medium yellow onion, 3 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, 2 teaspoons minced garlic, 3½ cups beef broth, and 15 ounces canned Italian-seasoned diced tomatoes to crock pot. Stir with a large spoon to combine.

3. 3

   Cover slow cooker with a lid and cook stew on Low heat for 4-5 hours or High heat for 2-3 hours.

4. 4

   Pierce the potatoes and carrots with a fork to be sure they are cooked through and tender, then season the stew to taste with salt and black pepper. Serve while warm.