Poor Mans Skillet Beef Stew

Warm, hearty, and incredibly budget-friendly, Poor Man’s Skillet Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food made easy. Highlighting tender ground beef, savory beef broth, and a medley of potatoes, carrots, onions, and peas, this one-pan wonder delivers all the flavors of classic stew in a fraction of the time. Perfect for busy weeknights, it’s cooked entirely in a skillet, cutting down on prep and cleanup without sacrificing satisfying, home-cooked goodness. Thickened with a touch of flour and flavored with garlic powder, thyme, and tomato paste, this recipe transforms simple ingredients into a rich, cozy meal. Ready in just 45 minutes, serve this rustic dish alongside crusty bread for a no-fuss dinner that will warm your soul and delight your family. Keywords: Poor Man’s Skillet Beef Stew, budget-friendly beef stew, one-pan recipes, quick comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 72/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:30 mins

Total Time:45 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 3 medium potatoes
• 2 medium carrots
• 1 medium onion
• 0.5 cup frozen peas
• 2 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 2 tablespoons flour
• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder
• 0.5 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon black pepper

Directions

Step 1

Peel and dice the potatoes and carrots into small, bite-sized pieces. Dice the onion as well.

Step 2

Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 3

Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until browned, breaking it into crumbles with a spoon. Drain any excess fat if necessary.

Step 4

Push the browned beef to one side of the skillet. Add the diced onion, potatoes, and carrots to the empty side and sauté for 5 minutes until slightly softened.

Step 5

Sprinkle the flour over the entire skillet and stir everything together until the flour is fully absorbed, about 1-2 minutes.

Step 6

Add the beef broth, tomato paste, garlic powder, dried thyme, salt, and pepper to the skillet. Stir well to combine and scrape up any browned bits from the skillet’s bottom.

Step 7

Simmer the mixture on medium-low heat for about 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and the stew has thickened.

Step 8

Stir in the frozen peas and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until they are heated through.

Step 9

Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning with more salt and pepper if needed.

Step 10

Serve warm directly from the skillet with a crusty piece of bread or on its own. Enjoy this simple and hearty meal!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1967.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1985.6

Total Fat 96.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 8.6g
Cholesterol 321.1mg	0%
Sodium 4628.3mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 187.2g	0%
Dietary Fiber 25.8g	0%
Total Sugars 29.1g
Protein 107.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 285.5mg	0%
Iron 19.0mg	0%
Potassium 5816.6mg	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: 42.4%

Protein: 21.1%

Carbs: 36.5%