Slow Cooker Ground Beef & Potato Stew

This hearty slow cooker meal is the ultimate comfort food! Tender potatoes, seasoned ground beef, onions, and tomatoes simmer together in a rich, savory sauce. It’s simple, filling, budget-friendly, and perfect for a cozy family dinner or potluck. One bite and you’ll understand why everyone asks for the recipe!

Ingredients

• 1½ pounds ground beef
• 5–6 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-sized chunks
• 1 medium onion, chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 can diced tomatoes, 14.5 ounces
• 1 can tomato sauce, 8 ounces
• 2 cups beef broth
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon black pepper
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions

1. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
2. Add the ground beef and cook until browned and fully cooked, breaking it apart with a wooden spoon as it cooks. Drain any excess grease.
3. Transfer the cooked ground beef to your slow cooker.
4. Add the potatoes, chopped onion, and minced garlic.
5. Pour in the diced tomatoes, tomato sauce, and beef broth.
6. Add the Worcestershire sauce, salt, black pepper, paprika, Italian seasoning, and garlic powder.
7. Stir everything well until the ingredients are evenly combined.
8. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours, until the potatoes are tender and the flavors have come together.
9. Give the stew a good stir before serving. Taste and add more salt or pepper if needed.
10. Serve hot with warm crusty bread, biscuits, or your favorite side.

 Helpful Tip

For a thicker, richer stew like the one shown in the picture, use a little less broth and let the stew cook uncovered for the last 20–30 minutes if needed.

This is the kind of easy, comforting meal that makes everyone come back for seconds!