Poor Man's Stew Dairy Free

Packed with hearty flavor and wholesome ingredients, Poor Man’s Stew (Dairy-Free) is a budget-friendly comfort food that doesn’t skimp on nourishment. This one-pot wonder combines savory ground beef, tender russet potatoes, sweet carrots, and crisp green beans simmered in a rich tomato and beef broth base seasoned with garlic, paprika, and thyme. Perfect for weeknight dinners or meal prepping, this dairy-free stew comes together in just under an hour and delivers six generous servings. Whether you enjoy it on its own or pair it with crusty bread or rice for an extra-filling meal, this simple yet satisfying recipe is sure to become a family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:40 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 1 medium, diced yellow onion
• 2 cloves, minced garlic
• 3 medium, peeled and diced russet potatoes
• 3 medium, peeled and sliced carrots
• 1 cup frozen green beans
• 1 14 oz can, with juice diced tomatoes
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 4 cups low-sodium beef broth
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 whole bay leaf

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large pot or dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it into small pieces with a spoon. Remove the cooked beef with a slotted spoon and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot. Cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until softened and fragrant.

Step 4

Add the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and frozen green beans. Stir to coat the vegetables in the oil and aromatics.

Step 5

Return the cooked ground beef to the pot.

Step 6

Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), tomato paste, paprika, thyme, salt, black pepper, and bay leaf.

Step 7

Pour in the beef broth and bring the mixture to a boil.

Step 8

Reduce the heat to low, cover the pot with a lid, and simmer for 25-30 minutes, or until the potatoes and carrots are tender.

Step 9

Remove the bay leaf before serving.

Step 10

Ladle the stew into bowls and enjoy it warm. Optional: Serve with crusty bread or rice for a heartier meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2841.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1970.5

Total Fat 98.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 34.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.7g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 4077.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 181.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 31.3g	0%
Total Sugars 37.2g
Protein 109.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 479.1mg	0%
Iron 20.4mg	0%
Potassium 6606.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 43.3%

Protein: 21.4%

Carbs: 35.3%