ground beef slow cooker recipes
This hearty slow cooker ground beef and vegetable stew is a perfect comfort food that simmers all day to develop rich flavors. With tender ground beef and nutritious vegetables, it's a simple and satisfying meal for the whole family.
Equipment
- 1 slow cooker 6-quart capacity
- 1 cutting board
- 1 measuring cups
- 1 measuring spoons
- 1 wooden spoon or spatula
Ingredients
- 1.5 lbs ground beef lean
- 4 medium potatoes diced
- 3 medium carrots sliced
- 1 medium onion chopped
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 14.5 oz diced tomatoes undrained
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 cup frozen peas
- 2 tablespoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- to taste salt
- to taste pepper
Instructions
- In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until fully cooked. Drain excess grease and set aside.
- In the slow cooker, combine the diced potatoes, sliced carrots, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
- Add the browned ground beef to the slow cooker, mixing it with the vegetables.
- Stir in the diced tomatoes (with juice), beef broth, frozen peas, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, and dried oregano. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Cover the slow cooker and set it to low heat for 6-7 hours or high heat for 3-4 hours, allowing the stew to cook until the vegetables are tender.
- Once cooked, stir the stew gently and adjust seasoning if necessary before serving.
Notes
You can substitute any of the vegetables with your favorites or what you have on hand, such as bell peppers or zucchini.
Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days, or frozen for up to 3 months.
Serve with crusty bread or over rice for a complete meal.