Slow-Cooker Ground Beef Recipes: Comfort in Every Bite

Ground beef is one of the most versatile ingredients you can use in your slow cooker. Whether you’re looking for a hearty weeknight dinner or a comforting weekend meal, these recipes will make your life easier and your taste buds happier. Here are some delicious ground beef crockpot recipes that will leave your family asking for seconds.

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1. Crockpot Spaghetti Sauce

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 2 lbs ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 (28 oz) can crushed tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tsp dried basil
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions:

1. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef with the onion until the beef is browned. Drain excess fat.
2. Add the cooked beef mixture to the slow cooker.
3. Stir in the garlic, crushed tomatoes, tomato sauce, olive oil, brown sugar, basil, oregano, salt, and pepper.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
5. Serve over cooked spaghetti or zucchini noodles.

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2. Crockpot Taco Soup

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup diced onions
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 (15 oz) can black beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (15 oz) can kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 (14.5 oz) can diced tomatoes
• 1 (15 oz) can corn, drained
• 1 packet taco seasoning
• 2 cups chicken broth
• Optional toppings: shredded cheese, sour cream, avocado, tortilla chips

Instructions:

1. Brown the ground beef in a skillet with the onions and bell pepper. Drain any excess fat.
2. Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker.
3. Add the black beans, kidney beans, diced tomatoes, corn, taco seasoning, and chicken broth. Stir well.
4. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
5. Serve hot with your favorite toppings.

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3. Crockpot Sloppy Joes

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 4-6 hours (low) or 2-3 hours (high)
Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 small onion, chopped
• 1 (15 oz) can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup ketchup
• 2 tbsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp yellow mustard
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• Hamburger buns, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef and onion until the beef is no longer pink. Drain any excess fat.
2. Combine the cooked beef mixture with the remaining ingredients in the slow cooker.
3. Stir well and cook on low for 4-6 hours or on high for 2-3 hours.
4. Serve on hamburger buns and enjoy!

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4. Crockpot Shepherd’s Pie

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 2 carrots, diced
• 2 celery stalks, diced
• 2 cups frozen peas
• 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup beef broth
• 2 cups mashed potatoes (store-bought or homemade)

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, brown the ground beef with the onion, carrots, and celery. Drain any excess fat.
2. Place the beef mixture in the slow cooker.
3. Add the frozen peas, cream of mushroom soup, and beef broth. Stir well.
4. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
5. During the last 30 minutes of cooking, spread the mashed potatoes over the top of the beef mixture.
6. Cover and continue cooking until the potatoes are heated through.

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5. Crockpot Beef Stroganoff

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 6-8 hours (low) or 3-4 hours (high)
Servings: 6-8

Ingredients:

• 1 lb ground beef
• 1 cup sliced mushrooms
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1 (10.5 oz) can condensed cream of mushroom soup
• 1 cup sour cream
• 1 cup beef broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Egg noodles or rice, for serving

Instructions:

1. In a skillet, cook the ground beef with the mushrooms and onion until the beef is browned. Drain any excess fat.
2. Transfer the beef mixture to the slow cooker.
3. Add the cream of mushroom soup, sour cream, and beef broth. Stir well.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
5. Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours.
6. Serve over cooked egg noodles or rice.