Poor Man's Stew

Poor Man's Stew 1 lb. ground beef, browned and drained 1.5 lbs potatoes, diced large 3 carrots, sliced 1 onion, diced 1 garlic clove, minced 1 (6-oz.) can tomato paste 2 cups water 1 tsp. salt ¼ tsp. pepper 1 tsp. onion powder 1 tsp. dried oregano Add the cooked ground beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, and garlic to a 5-quart or larger slow cooker. In a small bowl whisk together tomato paste, water, salt, pepper, onion powder and oregano. Pour this mixture over everything in the slow cooker and Stir. Cover and cook on LOW for 6-7 hours, without opening the lid during the cooking time.