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🥘 Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stew – Hearty, Comforting, and Hands-Off

When life gets busy but your stomach craves a warm, homey meal, this Ground Beef Crock Pot Stew steps in like a culinary hero. It’s rich, filling, and packed with tender veggies and savory ground beef — all slowly simmered to perfection while you get on with your day.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 6 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Dish, Stew
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 280
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 3 medium potatoes cubed
  • 3 carrots sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 1 medium onion diced
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 can 14.5 oz diced tomatoes
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 tsp salt adjust to taste
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp tomato paste
  • 2 tbsp flour optional, for thickening

Equipment

  • Slow cooker (Crock Pot)
  • Large skillet
  • Wooden spoon
  • Cutting board & sharp knife

Method
 

  1. In a skillet over medium heat, brown the ground beef until no longer pink. Drain excess fat.
  2. Transfer beef to the slow cooker.
  3. Add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, garlic, diced tomatoes, tomato paste, broth, and seasonings. Stir well.
  4. Cover and cook on Low for 6–8 hours or High for 3–4 hours, until vegetables are tender.
  5. (Optional) For a thicker stew, mix flour with ¼ cup water to form a slurry, stir into the stew, and cook for an additional 15 minutes.
  6. Taste, adjust seasoning, and serve hot.

Notes

For more flavor, deglaze the skillet with a splash of beef broth before adding to the crock pot.
Add peas or corn in the last 30 minutes for extra color and sweetness.
Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months — thaw overnight in the fridge before reheating.