A big bowl of stew

You Don't Have To Be Broke To Enjoy Poor Man's Stew

NEWS

BY MEGAN SHOOP-VOLZ

Piles of ground beef
Poor man's stew is anything but poor when it comes to flavor, as it’s packed full of rich ground beef and tender root vegetables simmered in a tangy tomato-based sauce.
Person getting bowl of poor man's stew
This recipe originated as a way to make a delicious dinner during times of financial hardship. Essentially,
it's a budget-friendly beef stew
chock full of flavorful add-ins.
Scoop of stew in ladle
Veggies like carrots, potatoes, and onions are around $1.00 per pound and are dense enough to satiate your appetite. You can even use water as your main liquid instead of stock.
Ground beef on cutting board
The biggest staple of poor man's stew is the use of ground beef instead of stew meat. Ground beef is, on average, $2.00 to $4.00 cheaper per pound than other types of beef.