Description
A cozy, budget-friendly slow cooker stew made with ground beef, potatoes, carrots, onions, tomatoes, and warm seasonings that simmer into a hearty and comforting meal.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, cubed
- 4 large carrots, sliced
- 1 medium yellow onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 ounces)
- 3 tablespoons tomato paste
- 3 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat and drain excess fat.
- Chop the potatoes and carrots into even pieces.
- Add the browned beef to the slow cooker.
- Layer potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic over the beef.
- Pour in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, and beef broth.
- Add thyme, oregano, smoked paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir gently to combine everything.
- Cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 4 to 5 hours.
- Mash a few potatoes to thicken the stew if desired.
- Add peas or extra veggies during the last 20 minutes if preferred.
Notes
- Cut potatoes evenly to avoid mushiness.
- Mash potatoes or add cornstarch slurry to thicken the stew.
- Freeze leftovers for up to 3 months.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 hours
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Slow Cooker
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bowl
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 680
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 28
- Fiber: 4
- Protein: 22
- Cholesterol: 65