Poor Man’s Stew: how this pantry-based stew rivals gourmet dishes

The Poor Man’s Stew gets its name from its affordable pantry ingredients, but this slow cooker stew hides an unexpected richness. How can such a simple recipe, born of necessity, rival much more elaborate dishes? This comforting version combines ground beef, potatoes, and carrots in a flavorful broth that transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary.

In the American Midwest, where winters bite to the bone,…