Simple Crockpot Ground Beef and Potato
A comforting and easy weeknight dinner with ground beef, potatoes, and vegetables cooked to tender perfection in a slow cooker.
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 1 pound ground beef
- 4 medium potatoes, diced If using large potatoes, cut them smaller.
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 cups beef broth
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup carrots, sliced You can use frozen carrots if desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a crockpot, brown the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat, then drain any excess fat.
- Add the browned beef, diced potatoes, chopped onion, beef broth, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and sliced carrots to the crockpot.
- Stir everything to combine.
Cooking
- Cover and cook on low for 6-8 hours or on high for 3-4 hours, until the potatoes are tender.
- Serve warm and enjoy your hearty meal.
Notes
Budget-friendly recipe with forgiving texture. Stir once around the halfway mark if you feel anxious. Browning beef helps with flavor, but drain excess fat before cooking.