21 Most Addicting Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes
Easy slow cooker ground beef recipes are budget-friendly and perfect for any occasion!
Learn how to make easy ground beef slow cooker recipes for weeknight dinners, lunches, and more with this collection of 21 Most Addicting Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipes. This tasty collection includes ground beef casserole recipes, ground beef soup recipes, meatloaf recipes, and more. Ground beef recipes are budget-friendly and versatile, not to mention hearty.
Whether you're looking to make a casual dinner for your family or maybe even a larger meal for a crowd or potluck, ground beef is a great protein to incorporate. From cheesy, ground beef and tater tot casseroles, to delicious beef enchilada recipes, recipes with ground beef have something for every taste. So beef up your cooking repertoire with these easy slow cooker ideas! Make them for a weeknight meal or a casual dinner setting. Every one of these recipes is a winner for sure!
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Slow Cooker Ground Beef Soup and More
If you're seeking hearty, ground beef slow cooker recipes for soup, stew or chili, look no further!
The delicious ground beef soup recipes below are just what you need to make dinner something to look forward to. Plus, when you make these meals using only your slow cooker, the kitchen clean up becomes a breeze. Satisfy your stomach and your taste buds with these fantastic ground beef slow cooker dishes.
Whether you're craving a cozy bowl of soup on a chilly day or you're searching for the perfect game day chili recipe like this Slow Cooker Beef Short Rib Chili, these slow cooker ideas will fit the bill.
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Ground Beef Casserole Recipes and Other Main Dishes
Ground beef is an ideal choice for main dishes because it is substantial enough to keep you full for hours and there is so much you can do in terms of creating various flavor combinations.
Whether you're craving something zesty like a Mexican-style casserole, or maybe some traditional and comforting meatloaf, ground beef is there for you. We've included recipes for stuffed cabbage, spaghetti and meatballs, cheeseburger casserole, as well as these Stuffed Slow Cooker Bell Peppers. These recipes will be a hit.
These ground beef casseroles and other main dishes will make the hunt for the perfect dinner recipe a no-brainer.
Looking for more delicious casseroles to make? Enjoy these 11 Best Slow Cooker Casserole Recipes
Slow Cooker Hamburger Recipes
Every now and then, we just need a great hamburger, but we'll bet you've never thought to make one using your slow cooker. From these So Easy Sloppy Joes with Homemade Sauce to bacon cheeseburgers, the slow cooker hamburger recipes below are sure to satisfy your craving for the all-American classic.
It may not be the only way you choose to cook burgers, but it's sure to be one of the best ways. These hamburger slow cooker recipes are perfect for everything from potlucks to weeknight dinners at home and everything in between.
Featured Ground Beef Slow Cooker Recipe
Just because we know you love them, we whipped up a batch of delicious, Slow Cooker Party Meatballs in our Test Kitchen.
Tried and true, this simple slow cooker recipe is sure to impress and delight at parties, potlucks and game days.
All you need is a tray and some toothpicks and these bite-sized appetizers are ready for serving. Seriously. This addicting appetizer is one of the easiest dishes you could make, and it's one that's sure to please the palates of any guest.
How do I know? I make these all of the time. By request.
If you want to find other meatball recipes, check out our BEST meatball recipes.
Tips for Making Slow Cooker Recipes with Ground Beef
- Always use lean ground beef. Even though the meat will be cooked and drained before you add it to the slow cooker recipe, it could still be greasy. Plus, using lean beef is healthier and you won’t have as much grease to drain off. Look for a meat-to-fat ratio of 90/10 or 95/5. For more information on ground beef, check out this guide from our friends at AllFreeCasseroleRecipes: Ground Beef Guide: How to Buy, Store, and Cook Beef.
- Season your ground beef when you cook it. Even though you will add the cooked meat to a slow cooker recipe, seasoning the beef with a little salt and pepper will result in a dish that is more flavorful when it’s finished.
- Break apart the beef into small pieces. No one wants to bite into a huge chunk of ground beef in the middle of a casserole. Make sure to break up the beef into small, bite-sized pieces while you’re browning it.
- Don’t let the cooked meat sit in its own grease. Not only will this increase the fat content, it can also give your meat an odd, oily flavor. Be sure to drain the beef right after it is done cooking!
- Use your slow cooker to pre-cook big batch of ground beef. If you love prepping meals ahead of time, then this is a good way to precook a large amount of meat to use in various recipes. Learn how in this tutorial from Momables.com!
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Jim Moriarty
Aug 31, 2018
I'm a big fan of the meatballs and steamed hams! Delicious and addicting.
amatlin
Mar 27, 2017
I love cooking with ground beef because it is tasty and cheap. My favorite, go-to recipe is for a stuffed pepper recipe.
Polly Esther
Mar 24, 2017
Stuffed peppers with ground beef, rice, onions, tomatoes, and mozzarella cheese. YUM!
nataliegrace
Mar 24, 2017
My dad makes really good Salisbury steaks and always makes them with a mushroom sauce. It's my favorite comfort food, especially with a side of mashed potatoes!
bambakes7
Mar 24, 2017
Chili! Our recipe uses a combination of ground sausage and ground beef to create an absolutely amazing meal.
CScarnegie
Mar 24, 2017
I love it when my mom makes "pork and beans and hamburger." I'm not sure if there's an actual name for it - that's just what it goes by in our house lol. It's delicious!
KathrynAllison
Mar 24, 2017
I like using ground beef in various casserole dishes. It's a nice way to add some protein to any dish.
trishhope77 868665 8
Mar 22, 2017
My go to is Crock Pot Chili.My secret ingredient that makes it extra special came from a happy accident.In my hurry I opened a can of refried beans,instead of kidney beans.Makes the best chili EVER!
philluhn 0343062
Jan 01, 2016
I got a 3-quart crockpot for Christmas. These recipes sound great but are there any recipes specifically made for my size? All these wonderful recipes look like they reqire a much larger slow cooker. Thanks in advance for your help.
Maddie B
Jun 12, 2015
I love stuffed peppers but never want to deal with the hassle, I can't wait to find a new favorite in this recipe!
collagegirl91
Jun 11, 2015
I got a slow cooker for Christmas and have been looking for ideas ever since, can't wait to test these Ground Beef recipes out asap!
Samantha M
Jun 10, 2015
I love being able to leave something in the crock pot while I'm at work. It makes dinner so much easier and I save a ton on take out!
Jayne C
Jun 09, 2015
I am the 1 fan of stuffed peppers. I seriously cannot wait to try that recipe!
ecartinian
Jun 09, 2015
Yep...just bookmarked this link. My roommate has a slow cooker, so I know what I am doing this fall!
Member 4146479
Jun 08, 2015
These look like they would be hearty meals that the whole family would love!
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