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Cozy Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes for Easy Dinners

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A hearty and comforting slow cooker recipe featuring seasoned ground beef, rich spices, and vegetables, perfect for cozy dinners or meal prep.

Ingredients

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  • 1 lb ground beef
  • 1 cup diced yellow or white onions
  • 2 cloves minced garlic
  • 1 can (15 oz) tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup diced carrots
  • 1 cup diced celery
  • 2 cups diced potatoes
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce (optional)
  • Fresh thyme or parsley (optional)
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheese (optional)

Instructions

  1. Dice onions, garlic, and vegetables into uniform sizes.
  2. Heat a splash of olive oil in a skillet and brown the ground beef over medium heat. Drain excess fat.
  3. Add browned beef to the slow cooker. Layer onions, garlic, and vegetables on top.
  4. Sprinkle salt, pepper, paprika, oregano, and red pepper flakes evenly over the ingredients.
  5. Pour tomato sauce and beef broth over the layers. Stir gently to combine.
  6. Cover the slow cooker and set it to low for 6-8 hours or high for 3-4 hours.
  7. About 30 minutes before serving, taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
  8. Serve in bowls and garnish with fresh parsley or shredded cheese.

Notes

[‘Browning the beef adds extra flavor and locks in juices.’, ‘Place denser vegetables like potatoes and carrots at the bottom of the slow cooker for even cooking.’, ‘Leave room at the top of the slow cooker to avoid overcrowding.’, ‘To thicken the sauce, add a slurry of cornstarch and water during the last hour of cooking.’, ‘Prep veggies and seasonings the night before for quicker assembly in the morning.’]

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Keywords: ground beef, slow cooker, easy dinner, comfort food, hearty meal, family dinner, meal prep, budget-friendly

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