Ground Beef Crock Pot Recipe
A cozy, slow-cooked dish made with ground beef, tomatoes, onions, and gentle spices - all simmered together for hours until tender and flavorful. This Ground Beef Crock Pot Recipe is warm, saucy, and perfect for family dinners, taco nights, or easy freezer meals.
Equipment
- Large skillet
- 6-quart slow cooker
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 2 lbs ground beef 85% lean
- 1 large yellow onion diced
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup diced bell pepper any color
- Two 28-oz cans crushed tomatoes
- 1 cup beef broth
- 2 tablespoons tomato paste
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1¼ teaspoons kosher salt or to taste
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Optional Add-Ins:
- 1 cup frozen corn
- 1 15-oz can red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- ½ jalapeño finely diced
Instructions
- Brown the ground beef in a skillet until fully cooked. Drain excess fat.
- Add diced onion, garlic, and bell pepper to the skillet; sauté for 2–3 minutes.
- Transfer the mixture to a slow cooker.
- Stir in crushed tomatoes, broth, tomato paste, Worcestershire, oregano, paprika, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and cook on LOW for 6–7 hours or HIGH for 3–4 hours.
- Stir in any optional ingredients during the last 30 minutes.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
Brown the beef first for deeper flavor and better texture in the final dish. Optional add-ins like corn or beans can stretch it even further for busy weeknights.