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Shipwreck Stew

Shipwreck stew in a crock pot is a hearty and filling recipe that is both gluten free and dairy free. Crock pot shipwreck stew features russet potatoes, beans, corn, onion, tomatoes and more, so it’s loaded with veggies! This recipe for shipwreck stew can be made in either the crock pot or on the stovetop for both a slow, easy option or a quicker one. This is a great family friendly and budget friendly recipe for a dinner at home, but also makes for great meal prep.

  • Author: Bailey
  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 6 hours
  • Total Time: 6 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 6 1x
  • Category: beef
  • Method: crock pot
  • Cuisine: american
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Ingredients

  • 1.52 pounds ground beef
  • 5 russet potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 5 stalks celery, diced
  • 1 large white onion, diced
  • 2 (15 ouce) cans whole kernel corn
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans red kidney beans, with liquid
  • 1 (10.5 ounce) can tomato soup
  • 1 (15 ounce) can diced tomatoes, with liquid
  • 2 teaspoons garlic powder
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Optional: 2 cups chicken or beef broth for a thinner soup

Instructions

Slow Cooker Instructions:

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large skillet until fully cooked. Drain the grease and add it to the bottom of the slow cooker.
  2. Add all remaining ingredients into the slow cooker, cover with the lid, and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
  3. Add chicken or beef broth for a thinner soup at the end of cooking if desired. Serve as is or top with cheese and oyster crackers.

Stovetop Instructions:

  1. Brown the ground beef in a large pot such as a dutch oven until fully cooked. Drain the grease and add it back to the bottom of a large pot.
  2. Layer in order the potatoes, onions, celery, kidney beans, corn, tomatoes, soup, and seasonings. Add salt and pepper to taste.
  3. Cook on medium-high heat until the stew starts to boil, then reduce the heat to medium-low. Let simmer until all vegetables are tender, about 45 minutes. Add chicken or beef broth for a thinner soup.
  4. Cook covered and stir occasionally.

Notes

  • Instead of tomato soup, you can use an additional can of diced tomatoes, or 2 cups of V8 tomato.