Crockpot Ground Beef Stew
Cozy and hearty, this crockpot ground beef stew is packed with vegetables, rice, and simple pantry ingredients. A slow cooker classic perfect for busy weeknights.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 7 hours
- Total Time: 7 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main Dish, Soup, Stew
- Method: Slow Cooker / Crockpot
- Cuisine: American Comfort Food
Ingredients
1 lb lean ground beef
2 cups baby potatoes, sliced in half
2 carrots, chopped (or 1 cup baby carrots)
2 celery stalks, chopped
1/2 cup white onion, chopped
1/4 cup uncooked white rice
1 can (28 oz) diced tomatoes with juices
2 cups beef broth (or water)
1 tsp Italian seasoning
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
Brown the Ground Beef
In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef. Season with salt and pepper.
Once browned, blot excess grease with a paper towel.
Add Ingredients to Crockpot
To the crockpot, add baby potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, uncooked rice, diced tomatoes (with juices), beef broth, Italian seasoning, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Stir well.
Add Beef and Cook
Add the browned ground beef to the crockpot and stir to combine.
Cover and cook:
High: 1.5 hours, then Low for 6–8 hours
OR Low: 8–10 hours total for a full-day cook
Serve
Check that vegetables and rice are tender. Stir and serve hot.
Notes
Use lean ground beef to reduce grease.
Freeze cooled stew in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
When reheating, add extra broth if the stew has thickened.
Find it online: https://allrecipesmade.com/crockpot-ground-beef-stew/
