Slow Cooker Hamburger Potato Stew

Description

There’s nothing better than coming home to the comforting aroma of a slow-cooked dinner! ❤️ This Slow Cooker Hamburger Potato Stew is hearty, cozy, and packed with tender potatoes, savory ground beef, carrots, onions, and a rich, flavorful broth.

It’s an easy one-pot meal that requires very little hands-on work. Simply brown the beef, add everything to the slow cooker, and let it simmer until the potatoes are tender and the flavors come together beautifully.

Perfect for chilly evenings, busy weeknights, or whenever you’re craving a warm bowl of old-fashioned comfort food. Serve it with crusty bread, biscuits, or a simple green salad for a satisfying family dinner.

🥩 Ingredients

• 1 ½ lb ground beef
• 5–6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into chunks
• 3 carrots, sliced
• 1 medium onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 4 cups beef broth
• 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes, undrained
• 2 tbsp tomato paste
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tsp dried Italian seasoning
• 1 tsp paprika
• ½ tsp dried thyme
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tsp salt, or to taste
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp water
• 1 cup frozen peas
• 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley, for garnish

🍲 Instructions

1. Brown the beef:
Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain excess grease if necessary.

2. Build the stew:
Place the browned beef into the slow cooker. Add the potatoes, carrots, onion, and garlic.

3. Add the flavorful ingredients:
Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes. Stir in the tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, Italian seasoning, paprika, thyme, salt, and black pepper. Add the bay leaf.

4. Slow cook:
Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes and carrots are fork-tender.

5. Thicken the broth:
About 20–30 minutes before serving, mix the flour and water together until smooth. Stir the mixture into the stew. Cover and continue cooking until the broth becomes slightly thicker.

6. Add peas:
Stir in the frozen peas during the final 10 minutes of cooking.

7. Finish and serve:
Remove the bay leaf. Taste and adjust the seasoning if needed. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve hot.

💡 Pro Tips

• Cut the potatoes into similar-sized pieces so they cook evenly.
• For extra flavor, brown the beef with the onions before adding them to the slow cooker.
• Yukon Gold or russet potatoes both work well.
• If you prefer a thicker stew, add a little extra flour slurry near the end.
• For a richer flavor, replace part of the beef broth with a little extra tomato sauce.
• Leftovers taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.

🥖 What to Serve With It

This hearty stew pairs wonderfully with crusty French bread, homemade biscuits, cornbread, dinner rolls, or a crisp green salad.

❤️ Why You’ll Love It

✔️ Easy slow-cooker dinner
✔️ Budget-friendly ingredients
✔️ Hearty and filling
✔️ Family-friendly comfort food
✔️ Great for leftovers
✔️ Perfect for busy weeknights