Crock Pot Ground Beef Stew

Warm, hearty, and packed with flavor, this Crock Pot Ground Beef Stew is the ultimate comfort food for busy weeknights or cozy weekends. Featuring savory ground beef, tender russet potatoes, sweet carrots, and aromatic celery and onion, this slow-cooked stew is simmered to perfection in a rich broth enhanced with tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, and a blend of dried herbs. With just 20 minutes of prep, this easy crock pot recipe transforms simple ingredients into a nourishing, one-pot meal to feed the whole family. Ideal for meal prepping or serving at the dinner table, this stew is best enjoyed with a slice of crusty bread or a sprinkle of fresh parsley for a burst of freshness. Perfect for anyone searching for a low-maintenance, soul-soothing dish, this recipe will quickly become a go-to favorite!

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:360 mins

Total Time:380 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 pound ground beef
• 4 medium russet potatoes
• 3 large carrots
• 2 celery stalks
• 1 medium yellow onion
• 3 garlic cloves
• 4 cups beef broth
• 2 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Directions

Step 1

Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.

Step 2

Brown the ground beef in the skillet, breaking it up into small pieces as it cooks. Once browned, drain any excess fat.

Step 3

Peel and dice the potatoes into bite-sized chunks. Slice the carrots into thin rounds. Dice the celery and onion. Mince the garlic cloves.

Step 4

In the crock pot, combine the browned ground beef, potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, and garlic.

Step 5

Pour in the beef broth, and stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, dried parsley, salt, and black pepper until well mixed.

Step 6

Cover the crock pot with its lid and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the vegetables are tender.

Step 7

Taste the stew and adjust the seasoning if necessary by adding more salt and pepper.

Step 8

Serve hot in bowls, optionally garnished with a sprinkle of fresh parsley for color.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2591.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2073.4

Total Fat 97.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 35.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1.6g
Cholesterol 301.1mg	0%
Sodium 6776.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 199.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 23.7g	0%
Total Sugars 30.1g
Protein 113.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 393.2mg	0%
Iron 20.9mg	0%
Potassium 7071.2mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.2%

Protein: 21.3%

Carbs: 37.5%