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

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.

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.

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.

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.