Savory Slow-Cooked Ground Beef and Vegetable Stew
This hearty Savory Slow-Cooked Ground Beef and Vegetable Stew is perfect for cold days or when you're craving comfort food. Slow-cooked to perfection, it combines tender ground beef with nutritious, flavorful vegetables such as potatoes and carrots. The rich blend of Italian seasonings, garlic, and creamy tomato soup creates a delicious broth that will warm your soul. Easy to prepare and perfect for meal prepping, this stew serves a crowd, making it ideal for family gatherings or cozy dinners with friends. Get ready to serve up bowls of warmth and satisfaction!
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Servings
158
Calories
12
Ingredients
Ingredients
ground beef
1 lb (cooked and drained)
potatoes
6 medium (peeled and cubed)
baby carrots
1 (16 ounce) package (no preparation needed)
water
3 cups (no preparation needed)
dry onion soup mix
2 tablespoons (no preparation needed)
garlic clove
1 (minced)
Italian seasoning
1 teaspoon (no preparation needed)
salt
1 teaspoon (no preparation needed)
garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon (no preparation needed)
pepper
1/4 teaspoon (no preparation needed)
condensed tomato soup
1 (10 3/4 ounce) can (undiluted)
Italian tomato paste
1 (6 ounce) can (no preparation needed)
Instructions
1
In a large skillet over medium heat, cook the ground beef until fully browned, breaking it apart as it cooks. Drain any excess fat from the skillet.
2
In a crock pot, combine the peeled and cubed potatoes, baby carrots, water, dry onion soup mix, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and pepper. Stir well to incorporate all the ingredients.
3
Add the cooked and drained ground beef to the crock pot and give it a gentle stir to combine with the vegetables and seasonings.
4
Cover the crock pot and cook on high for 4 to 5 hours, allowing the flavors to meld and the vegetables to soften.
5
After the initial cooking time, stir in the undiluted condensed tomato soup and the Italian tomato paste. Mix until well combined.
6
Cover the crock pot again and cook for an additional hour or until everything is heated through and the flavors have deepened.
Nutrition Information
8.3
Fat
15
Carbs
6.7
Protein
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the main protein used in this stew?
The main protein used in this recipe is 1 lb of ground beef.
Do I need to brown the ground beef before adding it to the slow cooker?
Yes, you should cook the ground beef in a skillet over medium heat until fully browned and drain any excess fat before adding it to the crock pot.
How many potatoes are required for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 6 medium potatoes, which should be peeled and cubed.
What type of carrots should be used?
The recipe uses one 16-ounce package of baby carrots.
What is the initial cooking time in the slow cooker?
The initial cooking time is 4 to 5 hours on the high setting.
When do I add the tomato soup and tomato paste?
The undiluted condensed tomato soup and Italian tomato paste are stirred in after the initial 4 to 5 hours of cooking.
How much additional time is needed after adding the tomato products?
Cook for an additional hour or until everything is heated through and the flavors have deepened.
Should the condensed tomato soup be diluted with water?
No, the tomato soup should be added undiluted.
What seasonings are used in this stew?
The stew is seasoned with dry onion soup mix, minced garlic, Italian seasoning, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.
How much water is added to the crock pot?
The recipe requires 3 cups of water.
What is the calorie count per serving?
Each serving contains approximately 158 calories.
How much fat is in a serving of this stew?
There are 8.3 grams of fat per serving.
What is the carbohydrate content?
Each serving contains 15 grams of carbohydrates.
How much protein does one serving provide?
There are 6.7 grams of protein per serving.
Is this recipe good for meal prep?
Yes, it is easy to prepare and perfect for meal prepping as it serves a crowd.
What size can of tomato paste is needed?
You will need one 6-ounce can of Italian tomato paste.
What size can of tomato soup is needed?
The recipe uses one 10 3/4 ounce can of condensed tomato soup.
How much dry onion soup mix is used?
The recipe calls for 2 tablespoons of dry onion soup mix.
Is fresh garlic used in this recipe?
Yes, it uses 1 minced garlic clove in addition to garlic powder.
What setting should I use on my crock pot?
This stew is cooked on the High setting.
How much Italian seasoning is included?
The recipe requires 1 teaspoon of Italian seasoning.
Can I use regular tomato paste?
The recipe specifies Italian tomato paste, but regular tomato paste could be substituted if necessary.
Is there salt and pepper in this recipe?
Yes, it includes 1 teaspoon of salt and 1/4 teaspoon of pepper.
How much garlic powder is used?
The recipe calls for 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder.
Is this stew considered a hearty meal?
Yes, it is described as a hearty, savory stew perfect for cold days and comfort food cravings.
Do I need to peel the potatoes?
Yes, the instructions specify that the potatoes should be peeled and cubed.
What is the total estimated cooking time?
The total cooking time ranges from 5 to 6 hours in the slow cooker.
Is the beef added before or after the vegetables?
The cooked beef is added to the crock pot after the vegetables and seasonings have been combined.
What is the texture of the broth?
The broth is a rich blend created by the tomato soup, tomato paste, and seasonings.
How many ingredients are in this recipe?
There are 12 total ingredients used in this stew recipe.