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Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stew

Slow Cooker Ground Beef Stew
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This comforting and hearty stew is a simplified take on the classic beef stew, using flavorful lean ground beef and a bounty of vegetables. Perfect for a busy day, this slow cooker meal removes the need for long braising times while delivering deep, savory, herb-infused notes. It is a one-pot wonder that balances tender red potatoes, carrots, and aromatics, resulting in a thick, spoonable texture that is healthy, budget-friendly, and perfect for the whole family.

Ingredients

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1.5 lbs lean ground beef
1.5 lbs red potatoes, cut into bite-size pieces
12 oz carrots, cut into chunks
1.5 cups chopped yellow onion
1 cup chopped celery
3 cups unsalted beef broth (warmed)
1 Tbsp beef base
1 Tbsp Worcestershire sauce
1 Tbsp minced fresh rosemary
2 tsp minced fresh thyme
1 Tbsp minced garlic
2 Tbsp tomato paste
1.5 Tbsp tapioca starch mixed with 1/4 cup water
1 Tbsp olive oil
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat and brown the ground beef until cooked through; drain excess fat.
Transfer the cooked beef to the slow cooker.
Add the potatoes, carrots, onions, celery, and garlic to the slow cooker.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm beef broth, beef base, Worcestershire sauce, tomato paste, rosemary, and thyme.
Pour the broth mixture over the ingredients in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 7 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until vegetables are tender.
Stir in the tapioca starch slurry during the last 30 minutes of cooking to thicken the stew.
Season with salt and pepper to taste before serving.

Notes

You can substitute dried herbs if fresh are not available (use 1 tsp dried rosemary and 3/4 tsp dried thyme). Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

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