Slow Cooker Hamburger Stew

This hearty stew is packed with lean protein and fiber-rich vegetables, making it a comforting, low-effort meal that keeps you full and satisfied.

Ingredients

Calories next to each ingredient are for that ingredient across the whole recipe (4 servings), not per serving.

• 1 pound 90% lean ground beef · 622 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1/2 cup onion, chopped · 29 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 cup carrot, chopped · 48 kcal in the whole recipe
• 2 cups potatoes, chopped · 158 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 cup celery, chopped · 13 kcal in the whole recipe
• 1 can (14.5 ounces) tomatoes · 159 kcal in the whole recipe
• 4 cups water
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, basil, or other herbs (optional)

Method

1. Brown the ground beef in a medium skillet over medium-high heat, then drain any excess fat.

   

2. Transfer the browned beef to your slow cooker.

   

3. Add the chopped onion, carrot, potatoes, celery, canned tomatoes, water, and dried herbs of your choice.

   

4. Cover and cook on low for 8 to 10 hours, or on high for 4 to 6 hours, until the vegetables are tender.

   

Adapted from a USDA MyPlate Kitchen recipe (public domain). Portions, macros, diet checks and step photos by Besly.