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Savory ground beef and vegetable stew in a white bowl, perfect for hamburger crockpot recipes.
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Hearty Hamburger Crockpot Stew

A filling and comforting slow cooker hamburger stew with seasoned ground beef, hearty vegetables like potatoes, carrots and celery, and a savory tomato-based broth — perfect for cold nights or easy weeknight dinners. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course, Stew
Cuisine: American
Calories: 380
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 pounds ground beef lean
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 2 carrots peeled and sliced
  • 2 celery stalks sliced
  • 3 medium potatoes peeled and cubed
  • 3 cups beef broth
  • 1 can diced tomatoes 14–15 oz, with juice
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt or to taste
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • Crockpot (Slow Cooker)
  • large skillet
  • Cutting board
  • Sharp Knife

Method
 

  1. Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the ground beef and cook until browned, breaking it up with a spoon. Drain excess fat. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  2. Transfer the browned beef to your crockpot. Add the chopped onion, carrots, celery, and cubed potatoes. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  3. Pour in the beef broth and diced tomatoes with their juice. Stir in Worcestershire sauce, oregano, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  4. Cover and cook on LOW for 6–8 hours or on HIGH for 4–5 hours until the vegetables are tender and the flavors are well blended. :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}
  5. Stir before serving. Adjust seasoning if needed and serve hot with crusty bread or over rice. :contentReference[oaicite:6]{index=6}

Notes

This stew is very flexible — you can add other vegetables like peas or green beans near the end of cooking. For a thicker stew, mash some of the potatoes against the crockpot sides. :contentReference[oaicite:7]{index=7}