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Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes

This hearty slow cooker ground beef and vegetable dish is a comforting, budget-friendly meal that cooks slowly for rich flavor. Tender vegetables, savory beef, and a tomato-based sauce blend together effortlessly in the crockpot, creating an easy family dinner that requires minimal hands-on time.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Beef and Vegetable Base
  • 1 lb ground beef lean ground beef preferred
  • 1 small onion finely chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 medium potatoes diced into small cubes
  • 2 medium carrots sliced
  • 1 bell pepper chopped
Savory Sauce
  • 14.5 oz diced tomatoes canned
  • 1 cup beef broth
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Seasonings
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning
  • 0.5 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
Optional Ingredient
  • 1 cup frozen peas add near the end of cooking

Method
 

  1. Heat a skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook for 5 to 7 minutes, breaking it into small crumbles with a spoon or meat masher until no pink remains. Drain excess fat.
  2. Transfer the cooked ground beef to a 6-quart slow cooker. Add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced potatoes, sliced carrots, and chopped bell pepper.
  3. Pour the diced tomatoes and beef broth into the slow cooker. Add tomato paste and Worcestershire sauce.
  4. Sprinkle paprika, Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper over the mixture. Stir gently until the ingredients are evenly combined.
  5. Cover with the lid and cook on LOW for 6 to 7 hours or on HIGH for 3 to 4 hours until the vegetables are fork tender.
  6. About 15 minutes before serving, stir in the frozen peas and allow them to heat through.
  7. Give the mixture a final stir and serve hot in bowls. Pair with crusty bread, rice, noodles, or mashed potatoes.

Notes

For deeper flavor, brown the ground beef before adding it to the slow cooker. Lean ground beef (90–93%) helps reduce excess grease during cooking. Fresh herbs like parsley or basil can be added just before serving for a brighter flavor. If following a low-carb diet, substitute potatoes with cauliflower florets.