Crock Pot Ground Beef Stew Recipe is hearty and delicious while being so easy to make. Switch things up from traditional stew and make this tasty ground beef stew for your family.
Crock Pot Ground Beef Stew Recipe
We love stew recipes and this is a nice change from recipes we normally make. Since it uses ground beef, the consistency of the soup is a little different and a really amazing dinner idea.
The kids call it hamburger soup and love when this is on the menu for dinner! Even better, the crock pot does all the work and you can set it and forget it!
Everyone loves this quick and easy Crock Pot Beef Stew Recipe and Crock Pot Meatball Stew, so I thought why not try ground beef stew. It did not disappoint and was a hit all around!
The stew was so filling and delicious and the best comfort food. Each bite was amazing!
Make sure you have a good slow cooker to make easy stew recipes with ground beef.
If you are in the market for something new, I really love my Ninja cooker. The nice thing about this is you can brown the meat in the same slow cooker for recipes that call for that and have fewer pans to clean up.
It is so handy to just have the one pan to clean. It has become of my favorite kitchen appliances.
I also really like this crockpot as well. I use this all the time and it’s great.
My favorite feature is that you can lock the lid down. This is awesome for when you need to take the crockpot somewhere.
I often use the slow cooker to take dishes to potluck events and this feature is amazing! There are several others on sale here.
Another favorite is this programmable crock pot for when I am am not at home all day. I love coming home to a nice meal ready and waiting!
I also like to use crock pot liners to make clean up a breeze. These are worth every penny and save a ton of time.
Short on time? Use your pressure cooker to make Instant Pot Ground Beef Stew.
However you decide to cook this delicious meal, the stew will be a hit. We have even used the stove top to make this and it was great!
What do you need to make beef stew with ground beef?
- lean ground beef
- sweet onion
- salt
- Yukon gold or red potatoes
- carrots (You can also use baby carrots if you prefer.)
- tomato sauce
- tomato paste
- diced tomatoes
- low-sodium beef broth
- minced garlic
- parsley flakes
- Italian seasoning
- frozen green peas
How to make Crock Pot Ground Beef Stew Recipe?
Brown your ground beef first until no longer pink. If you have a Ninja Cooking System, you can do it all in the same pot.
Next, add the remaining ingredients (except for the peas) and stir together.
Cover and cook on low.
1 hour before cooking time is up add the peas and let cook the remaining time.
Serve with crusty bread.
Keep reading for the full recipe.
What to serve with ground beef stew recipe?
This meal is amazing with crusty bread so you can dip into that yummy broth. Pick up a loaf of french bread from the bakery or make these easy homemade dinner rolls. So good!
Just use whatever your family likes! We have even made this easy homemade cornbread and served the soup with that.
You can also try Cheddar Jalapeno Cornbread Recipe for a little extra kick.
Can you put raw ground beef in a slow cooker?
You can but you will need to separate it and mix the stew thoroughly once cooked and before serving. Just make sure you are using a lean ground beef so that you don’t make the stew greasy.
How long does it take to cook hamburger in a crock pot?
Ground beef takes about 4-6 hours on low to cook.
Can you substitute anything in easy ground beef slow cooker recipes?
Yes, this recipe is so easy to use other items. We have used ground turkey before and the meal was just as amazing.
We have even used tomato soup before when I didn’t have tomato sauce and the ground beef potatoes mixture was amazing and so flavorful.
Sometimes I will add a dash of worcestershire sauce to the beef broth and it is yummy. Some call this stew poor man stew because it can be made so frugally but it is so delicious!
I often just use what I have in the freezer or what is on sale at the grocery store. Whichever type of ground meat you decide to use will be delicious in this recipe.
We love simple recipes like this. I keep recipes like this on the regular menu plan rotation because I know the entire family will enjoy these meals.
In fact, I cut our grocery bill by 50% off by following these 8 Tips for for Saving Money on Groceries by Menu Planning! Save that money for a family vacation or maybe just some wiggle room in the budget.
Print this easy and delicious Crock pot ground beef stew recipe below:

Crock Pot Ground Beef Stew Recipe is hearty and delicious while being so easy. Switch things up from traditional stew and make this tasty ground beef stew.
- 1 lb lean ground beef
- 1 sweet onion finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 Yukon gold or red potatoes peeled and chopped into 1" pieces
- 1 lb bag carrots peeled and diced
- 1 can tomato sauce
- 1 can (6 oz) tomato paste
- 1 can diced tomatoes
- 3 cups low-sodium beef broth
- 2 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon parsley flakes
- 2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon salt if needed
- 1 cups frozen green peas
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Brown ground beef.
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Add the remaining ingredients (except for the peas) and stir together. Cook on low heat for 6-7 hours.
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1 hour before cooking time is up add the peas and let cook the remaining time.
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Serve with crusty bread.
We love slow cooker recipes with ground beef!
Crock Pot Green Chili Stew Recipe has so much flavor and the salsa verde really takes the stew to the next level.
Crock Pot Irish Beef Stew Recipe is a delicious twist on classic stew with a tangy broth loaded with savory meat and tender vegetables.
Crock pot beef curry recipe turns inexpensive beef into a tender and delicious meal full of flavor.
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- Crock Pot Chili Mac Recipe
- Crockpot Hamburger Helper Recipe
- Easy Crock pot Lasagna Soup Recipe
- Crock Pot American Goulash Recipe
Angie says
I have a 6 qt crockpot, can I double this?
Jane jacobs says
All the recipes look so yummy and easy to make. I am looking forward to trying them.
Carol says
I chose this recipe because I already had all the ingredients without making a trip to the grocery.
Instead of putting it in the crockpot I made it on the stovetop.
My husband and I liked it, so I will be making it again.