Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew (Soup): Ground Beef Crockpot Recipes

beef broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water + bouillon cubes

Vegetable broth is lower in calories, while bouillon cubes are a cost-effective substitute.

green beans

🥗Healthier: asparagus

💰Cheaper: frozen peas

Asparagus is a healthier option, while frozen peas are often cheaper.

In a large pot, add 2 lbs of ground beef, 2 chopped onions, and 2 stalks of chopped celery.

Cook over medium-high heat until browned.

Once browned, add 2 chopped carrots and 1 chopped green, red, and yellow bell pepper.

Add 5 cubed red skin potatoes to the pot.

Season with 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper, and 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper.

Stir in 1 tablespoon of minced garlic, 1 teaspoon ground dried parsley, and 1/2 teaspoon thyme.

Add 4 beef bouillon cubes, 3 cups of beef stock, 1 can of chopped whole tomatoes, and 6 oz of tomato paste.

Cover and transfer to a slow cooker on low for 8 hours.

After 8 hours, serve the stew and optionally add shredded cheese for a cheeseburger flavor.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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